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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.68, 1,882.31 and 916.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.68, 1,882.31 and 916.74 is: 1,263.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.68 : 1,882.31 = 916.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.68/1,882.31 = 916.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.68x = 1,882.31 × 916.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.68x = 1,725,591.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,591.16/1,365.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.54

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