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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.68, 1,730 and 910.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.68, 1,730 and 910.76 is: 1,366.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.68 : 1,730 = 910.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.68/1,730 = 910.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.68x = 1,730 × 910.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.68x = 1,575,614.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,614.80/1,152.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.91

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