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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.16, 1,869.84 and 913.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.16, 1,869.84 and 913.68 is: 1,260.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.16 : 1,869.84 = 913.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.16/1,869.84 = 913.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.16x = 1,869.84 × 913.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.16x = 1,708,435.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,435.41/1,355.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.69

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