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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.19, 1,445.49 and 913.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.19, 1,445.49 and 913.97 is: 1,264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.19 : 1,445.49 = 913.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.19/1,445.49 = 913.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.19x = 1,445.49 × 913.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.19x = 1,321,127.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,127.27/1,045.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.01

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