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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.52, 1,574.72 and 914.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.52, 1,574.72 and 914.56 is: 1,369.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.52 : 1,574.72 = 914.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.52/1,574.72 = 914.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.52x = 1,574.72 × 914.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.52x = 1,440,175.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,175.92/1,051.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.61

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