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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.53, 1,477.01 and 913.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.53, 1,477.01 and 913.85 is: 1,259.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.53 : 1,477.01 = 913.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.53/1,477.01 = 913.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.53x = 1,477.01 × 913.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.53x = 1,349,761.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,761.02/1,071.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.66

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