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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.36, 1,361.38 and 860.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.36, 1,361.38 and 860.11 is: 1,282.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.36 : 1,361.38 = 860.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.36/1,361.38 = 860.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.36x = 1,361.38 × 860.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.36x = 1,170,936.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,936.55/913.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.01

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