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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.41, 1,602.27 and 913.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.41, 1,602.27 and 913.34 is: 1,258.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.41 : 1,602.27 = 913.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.41/1,602.27 = 913.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.41x = 1,602.27 × 913.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.41x = 1,463,409.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,409.27/1,162.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.94

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