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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.34, 1,369.59 and 875.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.34, 1,369.59 and 875.20 is: 1,313.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.34 : 1,369.59 = 875.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.34/1,369.59 = 875.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.34x = 1,369.59 × 875.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.34x = 1,198,665.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,665.17/912.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.84

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