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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.90, 1,693.37 and 913.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.90, 1,693.37 and 913.94 is: 1,260.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.90 : 1,693.37 = 913.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.90/1,693.37 = 913.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.90x = 1,693.37 × 913.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.90x = 1,547,645.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,645.10/1,227.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.40

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