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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.32, 2,073.60 and 612.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.32, 2,073.60 and 612.36 is: 919.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.32 : 2,073.60 = 612.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.32/2,073.60 = 612.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.32x = 2,073.60 × 612.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.32x = 1,269,789.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,789.70/1,381.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.26

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