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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.43, 1,363.57 and 873.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.43, 1,363.57 and 873.54 is: 1,304.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.43 : 1,363.57 = 873.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.43/1,363.57 = 873.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.43x = 1,363.57 × 873.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.43x = 1,191,130.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,130.75/913.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.02

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