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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.68, 1,907.20 and 916.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.68, 1,907.20 and 916.08 is: 1,264.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.68 : 1,907.20 = 916.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.68/1,907.20 = 916.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.68x = 1,907.20 × 916.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.68x = 1,747,147.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,147.78/1,381.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.51

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