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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.97, 1,860.23 and 913.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.97, 1,860.23 and 913.48 is: 1,368.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.97 : 1,860.23 = 913.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.97/1,860.23 = 913.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.97x = 1,860.23 × 913.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.97x = 1,699,282.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,282.90/1,241.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.22

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