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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.59, 1,875.17 and 911.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.59, 1,875.17 and 911.31 is: 1,256.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.59 : 1,875.17 = 911.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.59/1,875.17 = 911.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.59x = 1,875.17 × 911.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.59x = 1,708,853.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,853.09/1,359.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.89

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