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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.41, 1,904.09 and 913.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.41, 1,904.09 and 913.81 is: 1,261.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.41 : 1,904.09 = 913.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.41/1,904.09 = 913.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.41x = 1,904.09 × 913.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.41x = 1,739,976.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,976.48/1,379.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.39

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