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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.56, 1,754.52 and 913.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.56, 1,754.52 and 913.36 is: 1,366.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.56 : 1,754.52 = 913.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.56/1,754.52 = 913.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.56x = 1,754.52 × 913.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.56x = 1,602,508.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,508.39/1,172.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.67

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