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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.76, 1,371.74 and 912.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.76, 1,371.74 and 912.47 is: 1,360.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.76 : 1,371.74 = 912.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.76/1,371.74 = 912.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.76x = 1,371.74 × 912.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.76x = 1,251,660.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,660.18/919.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.86

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