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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.16, 1,801.98 and 912.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.16, 1,801.98 and 912.96 is: 1,258.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.16 : 1,801.98 = 912.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.16/1,801.98 = 912.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.16x = 1,801.98 × 912.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.16x = 1,645,135.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,135.66/1,307.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.56

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