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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.22, 1,868.27 and 912.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.22, 1,868.27 and 912.27 is: 1,258.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.22 : 1,868.27 = 912.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.22/1,868.27 = 912.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.22x = 1,868.27 × 912.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.22x = 1,704,358.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,358.53/1,354.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.55

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