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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.24, 1,836.32 and 912.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.24, 1,836.32 and 912.80 is: 1,260.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.24 : 1,836.32 = 912.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.24/1,836.32 = 912.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.24x = 1,836.32 × 912.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.24x = 1,676,192.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,192.90/1,330.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.07

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