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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.27, 1,465.50 and 912.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.27, 1,465.50 and 912.79 is: 1,258.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.27 : 1,465.50 = 912.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.27/1,465.50 = 912.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.27x = 1,465.50 × 912.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.27x = 1,337,693.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,693.75/1,063.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.09

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