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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.40, 1,911.06 and 913.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.40, 1,911.06 and 913.38 is: 1,259.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.40 : 1,911.06 = 913.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.40/1,911.06 = 913.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.40x = 1,911.06 × 913.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.40x = 1,745,523.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745,523.98/1,385.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.94

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