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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.40, 2,018.24 and 913.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.40, 2,018.24 and 913.76 is: 1,369.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.40 : 2,018.24 = 913.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.40/2,018.24 = 913.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.40x = 2,018.24 × 913.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.40x = 1,844,186.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844,186.98/1,346.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.72

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