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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.58, 1,874.93 and 912.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.58, 1,874.93 and 912.46 is: 1,258.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.58 : 1,874.93 = 912.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.58/1,874.93 = 912.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.58x = 1,874.93 × 912.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.58x = 1,710,798.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,798.63/1,359.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.33

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