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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.80, 2,034.71 and 916.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.80, 2,034.71 and 916.01 is: 1,374.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.80 : 2,034.71 = 916.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.80/2,034.71 = 916.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.80x = 2,034.71 × 916.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.80x = 1,863,814.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,814.71/1,355.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.70

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