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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.14, 1,870.90 and 913.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.14, 1,870.90 and 913.27 is: 1,259.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.14 : 1,870.90 = 913.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.14/1,870.90 = 913.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.14x = 1,870.90 × 913.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.14x = 1,708,632.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,632.28/1,356.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.93

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