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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,532.13, 2,114.33 and 911.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,532.13, 2,114.33 and 911.13 is: 1,257.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,532.13 : 2,114.33 = 911.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,532.13/2,114.33 = 911.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,532.13x = 2,114.33 × 911.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,532.13x = 1,926,429.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,926,429.49/1,532.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.35

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