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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.46, 1,611.57 and 911.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.46, 1,611.57 and 911.94 is: 1,365.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.46 : 1,611.57 = 911.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.46/1,611.57 = 911.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.46x = 1,611.57 × 911.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.46x = 1,469,655.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,655.15/1,076.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.27

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