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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.67, 1,876.52 and 915.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.67, 1,876.52 and 915.81 is: 1,264.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.67 : 1,876.52 = 915.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.67/1,876.52 = 915.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.67x = 1,876.52 × 915.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.67x = 1,718,535.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,535.78/1,358.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.87

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