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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.73, 1,982.18 and 913.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.73, 1,982.18 and 913.49 is: 1,369.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.73 : 1,982.18 = 913.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.73/1,982.18 = 913.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.73x = 1,982.18 × 913.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.73x = 1,810,691.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,691.70/1,321.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.95

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