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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.64, 1,602.86 and 913

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.64, 1,602.86 and 913 is: 1,258.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.64 : 1,602.86 = 913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.64/1,602.86 = 913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.64x = 1,602.86 × 913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.64x = 1,463,411.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,411.18/1,162.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.70

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