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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.09, 1,877.24 and 912.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.09, 1,877.24 and 912.81 is: 1,258.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.09 : 1,877.24 = 912.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.09/1,877.24 = 912.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.09x = 1,877.24 × 912.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.09x = 1,713,549.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,549.49/1,361.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.96

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