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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.52, 2,072.46 and 912.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.52, 2,072.46 and 912.56 is: 1,368.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.52 : 2,072.46 = 912.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.52/2,072.46 = 912.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.52x = 2,072.46 × 912.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.52x = 1,891,244.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,244.10/1,381.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.96

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