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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.43, 1,871.19 and 913.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.43, 1,871.19 and 913.56 is: 1,260.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.43 : 1,871.19 = 913.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.43/1,871.19 = 913.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.43x = 1,871.19 × 913.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.43x = 1,709,447.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,447.76/1,356.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.26

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