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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.96, 1,876.82 and 913.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.96, 1,876.82 and 913.84 is: 1,260.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.96 : 1,876.82 = 913.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.96/1,876.82 = 913.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.96x = 1,876.82 × 913.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.96x = 1,715,113.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715,113.19/1,360.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.22

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