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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.07, 1,909.49 and 912.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.07, 1,909.49 and 912.23 is: 1,258.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.07 : 1,909.49 = 912.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.07/1,909.49 = 912.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.07x = 1,909.49 × 912.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.07x = 1,741,879.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,879.95/1,384.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.52

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