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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.75, 1,876.78 and 912.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.75, 1,876.78 and 912.47 is: 1,258.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.75 : 1,876.78 = 912.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.75/1,876.78 = 912.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.75x = 1,876.78 × 912.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.75x = 1,712,500.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,500.88/1,360.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.50

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