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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.24, 1,866.88 and 911

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.24, 1,866.88 and 911 is: 1,256.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.24 : 1,866.88 = 911 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.24/1,866.88 = 911/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.24x = 1,866.88 × 911
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.24x = 1,700,727.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,727.68/1,353.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.78

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