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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.52, 1,880.71 and 915.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.52, 1,880.71 and 915.19 is: 1,262.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.52 : 1,880.71 = 915.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.52/1,880.71 = 915.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.52x = 1,880.71 × 915.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.52x = 1,721,206.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,206.98/1,363.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.33

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