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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.16, 1,373.56 and 741.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.16, 1,373.56 and 741.42 is: 1,112.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.16 : 1,373.56 = 741.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.16/1,373.56 = 741.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.16x = 1,373.56 × 741.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.16x = 1,018,384.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,384.86/915.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.79

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