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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.56, 1,905.96 and 915.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.56, 1,905.96 and 915.44 is: 1,263.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.56 : 1,905.96 = 915.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.56/1,905.96 = 915.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.56x = 1,905.96 × 915.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.56x = 1,744,792.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,792.02/1,380.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.83

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