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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.98, 1,827.92 and 913.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.98, 1,827.92 and 913.05 is: 1,365.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.98 : 1,827.92 = 913.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.98/1,827.92 = 913.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.98x = 1,827.92 × 913.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.98x = 1,668,984.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,984.64/1,221.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.81

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