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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.60, 1,851.26 and 913.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.60, 1,851.26 and 913.41 is: 1,367.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.60 : 1,851.26 = 913.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.60/1,851.26 = 913.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.60x = 1,851.26 × 913.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.60x = 1,690,954.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,690,954.83/1,236.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.42

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