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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.06, 1,838.52 and 913.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.06, 1,838.52 and 913.26 is: 1,260.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.06 : 1,838.52 = 913.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.06/1,838.52 = 913.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.06x = 1,838.52 × 913.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.06x = 1,679,046.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,046.78/1,332.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.49

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