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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.63, 1,547.36 and 913.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.63, 1,547.36 and 913.61 is: 1,363.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.63 : 1,547.36 = 913.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.63/1,547.36 = 913.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.63x = 1,547.36 × 913.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.63x = 1,413,683.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,683.57/1,036.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.73

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