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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.15, 1,610.43 and 914.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.15, 1,610.43 and 914.43 is: 1,367.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.15 : 1,610.43 = 914.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.15/1,610.43 = 914.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.15x = 1,610.43 × 914.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.15x = 1,472,625.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,625.50/1,077.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.15

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