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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.38, 1,574.76 and 912.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.38, 1,574.76 and 912.22 is: 1,368.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.38 : 1,574.76 = 912.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.38/1,574.76 = 912.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.38x = 1,574.76 × 912.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.38x = 1,436,527.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,527.57/1,049.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.93

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