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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.06, 1,433.84 and 914.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.06, 1,433.84 and 914.13 is: 1,262.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.06 : 1,433.84 = 914.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.06/1,433.84 = 914.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.06x = 1,433.84 × 914.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.06x = 1,310,711.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,711.59/1,038.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.65

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