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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.12, 1,565.20 and 912.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.12, 1,565.20 and 912.90 is: 1,261.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.12 : 1,565.20 = 912.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.12/1,565.20 = 912.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.12x = 1,565.20 × 912.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.12x = 1,428,871.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,871.08/1,133.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.01

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