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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.56, 1,874.34 and 915.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.56, 1,874.34 and 915.30 is: 1,263.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.56 : 1,874.34 = 915.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.56/1,874.34 = 915.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.56x = 1,874.34 × 915.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.56x = 1,715,583.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715,583.40/1,357.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.73

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