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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.46, 1,514.21 and 937.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.46, 1,514.21 and 937.56 is: 1,413.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.46 : 1,514.21 = 937.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.46/1,514.21 = 937.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.46x = 1,514.21 × 937.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.46x = 1,419,658.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,658.04/1,004.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.35

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