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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.10, 1,946.49 and 913.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.10, 1,946.49 and 913.54 is: 1,368.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.10 : 1,946.49 = 913.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.10/1,946.49 = 913.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.10x = 1,946.49 × 913.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.10x = 1,778,196.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,196.47/1,299.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.79

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