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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.51, 1,259.42 and 746.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.51, 1,259.42 and 746.39 is: 1,030.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.51 : 1,259.42 = 746.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.51/1,259.42 = 746.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.51x = 1,259.42 × 746.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.51x = 940,017.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,017.91/912.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.15

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