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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.52, 1,871.32 and 915.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.52, 1,871.32 and 915.74 is: 1,264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.52 : 1,871.32 = 915.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.52/1,871.32 = 915.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.52x = 1,871.32 × 915.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.52x = 1,713,642.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,642.58/1,355.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.20

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