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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.87, 1,950.84 and 913.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.87, 1,950.84 and 913.32 is: 1,367.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.87 : 1,950.84 = 913.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.87/1,950.84 = 913.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.87x = 1,950.84 × 913.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.87x = 1,781,741.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,741.19/1,302.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.55

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