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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.52, 1,872.16 and 912.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.52, 1,872.16 and 912.66 is: 1,260.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.52 : 1,872.16 = 912.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.52/1,872.16 = 912.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.52x = 1,872.16 × 912.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.52x = 1,708,636.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,636.24/1,355.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.50

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