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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.19, 1,913.73 and 915.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.19, 1,913.73 and 915.72 is: 1,263.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.19 : 1,913.73 = 915.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.19/1,913.73 = 915.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.19x = 1,913.73 × 915.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.19x = 1,752,440.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,440.84/1,387.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.31

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