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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.67, 1,983.36 and 913.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.67, 1,983.36 and 913.42 is: 1,260.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.67 : 1,983.36 = 913.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.67/1,983.36 = 913.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.67x = 1,983.36 × 913.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.67x = 1,811,640.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,640.69/1,437.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.12

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