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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.31, 1,868.12 and 912.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.31, 1,868.12 and 912.49 is: 1,259.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.31 : 1,868.12 = 912.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.31/1,868.12 = 912.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.31x = 1,868.12 × 912.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.31x = 1,704,640.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,640.82/1,353.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.61

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