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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.87, 1,808.93 and 913.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.87, 1,808.93 and 913.41 is: 1,369.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.87 : 1,808.93 = 913.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.87/1,808.93 = 913.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.87x = 1,808.93 × 913.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.87x = 1,652,290.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,290.18/1,206.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.08

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