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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.01, 1,892.16 and 917.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.01, 1,892.16 and 917.18 is: 1,376.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.01 : 1,892.16 = 917.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.01/1,892.16 = 917.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.01x = 1,892.16 × 917.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.01x = 1,735,441.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,441.85/1,261.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.24

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