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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.37, 1,426.98 and 914.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.37, 1,426.98 and 914.68 is: 1,260.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.37 : 1,426.98 = 914.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.37/1,426.98 = 914.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.37x = 1,426.98 × 914.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.37x = 1,305,230.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,230.07/1,035.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.64

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