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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.74, 1,597.46 and 914.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.74, 1,597.46 and 914.86 is: 1,364.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.74 : 1,597.46 = 914.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.74/1,597.46 = 914.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.74x = 1,597.46 × 914.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.74x = 1,461,452.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,452.26/1,070.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.90

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