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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.34, 2,069.30 and 917.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.34, 2,069.30 and 917.76 is: 1,374.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.34 : 2,069.30 = 917.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.34/2,069.30 = 917.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.34x = 2,069.30 × 917.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.34x = 1,899,120.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,120.77/1,381.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.84

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