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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.25, 1,876.01 and 915.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.25, 1,876.01 and 915.39 is: 1,264.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.25 : 1,876.01 = 915.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.25/1,876.01 = 915.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.25x = 1,876.01 × 915.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.25x = 1,717,276.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,276.22/1,358.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.33

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