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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.02, 1,667.05 and 913.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.02, 1,667.05 and 913.78 is: 1,259.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.02 : 1,667.05 = 913.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.02/1,667.05 = 913.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.02x = 1,667.05 × 913.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.02x = 1,523,310.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,310.50/1,209.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.95

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