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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.41, 1,369.30 and 737.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.41, 1,369.30 and 737.12 is: 1,106.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.41 : 1,369.30 = 737.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.41/1,369.30 = 737.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.41x = 1,369.30 × 737.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.41x = 1,009,329.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,329.73/912.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.22

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