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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.71, 1,912.19 and 910.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.71, 1,912.19 and 910.31 is: 1,364.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.71 : 1,912.19 = 910.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.71/1,912.19 = 910.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.71x = 1,912.19 × 910.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.71x = 1,740,671.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,671.57/1,275.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.48

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