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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.64, 1,833.84 and 915.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.64, 1,833.84 and 915.36 is: 1,263.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.64 : 1,833.84 = 915.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.64/1,833.84 = 915.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.64x = 1,833.84 × 915.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.64x = 1,678,623.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,623.78/1,328.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.42

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