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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.80, 1,383.24 and 913.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.80, 1,383.24 and 913.24 is: 1,260.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.80 : 1,383.24 = 913.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.80/1,383.24 = 913.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.80x = 1,383.24 × 913.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.80x = 1,263,230.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,230.10/1,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.96

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