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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.93, 1,372.80 and 754.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.93, 1,372.80 and 754.31 is: 1,128.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.93 : 1,372.80 = 754.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.93/1,372.80 = 754.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.93x = 1,372.80 × 754.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.93x = 1,035,516.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,516.77/917.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.10

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