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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.28, 1,863.86 and 916.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.28, 1,863.86 and 916.13 is: 1,371.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.28 : 1,863.86 = 916.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.28/1,863.86 = 916.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.28x = 1,863.86 × 916.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.28x = 1,707,538.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,538.06/1,245.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.21

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