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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.68, 1,867.74 and 911.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.68, 1,867.74 and 911.64 is: 1,256.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.68 : 1,867.74 = 911.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.68/1,867.74 = 911.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.68x = 1,867.74 × 911.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.68x = 1,702,706.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,706.49/1,354.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.91

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