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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.17, 1,873.53 and 915.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.17, 1,873.53 and 915.78 is: 1,264.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.17 : 1,873.53 = 915.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.17/1,873.53 = 915.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.17x = 1,873.53 × 915.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.17x = 1,715,741.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715,741.30/1,357.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.21

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