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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.12, 1,372.08 and 854.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.12, 1,372.08 and 854.80 is: 1,284.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.12 : 1,372.08 = 854.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.12/1,372.08 = 854.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.12x = 1,372.08 × 854.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.12x = 1,172,853.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,853.98/913.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.45

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