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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.17, 1,580.00 and 913.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.17, 1,580.00 and 913.85 is: 1,376.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.17 : 1,580.00 = 913.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.17/1,580.00 = 913.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.17x = 1,580.00 × 913.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.17x = 1,443,879.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,879.88/1,049.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.21

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