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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.84, 1,576.44 and 911.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.84, 1,576.44 and 911.51 is: 1,372.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.84 : 1,576.44 = 911.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.84/1,576.44 = 911.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.84x = 1,576.44 × 911.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.84x = 1,436,932.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,932.94/1,046.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.65

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