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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.13, 1,838.75 and 912.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.13, 1,838.75 and 912.32 is: 1,259.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.13 : 1,838.75 = 912.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.13/1,838.75 = 912.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.13x = 1,838.75 × 912.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.13x = 1,677,528.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,528.40/1,332.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.28

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