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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.80, 1,412.08 and 913.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.80, 1,412.08 and 913.11 is: 1,258.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.80 : 1,412.08 = 913.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.80/1,412.08 = 913.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.80x = 1,412.08 × 913.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.80x = 1,289,384.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,384.37/1,024.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.18

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