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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.66, 1,903.05 and 913.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.66, 1,903.05 and 913.06 is: 1,260.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.66 : 1,903.05 = 913.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.66/1,903.05 = 913.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.66x = 1,903.05 × 913.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.66x = 1,737,598.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,598.83/1,378.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.35

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