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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.48, 1,517.68 and 914.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.48, 1,517.68 and 914.24 is: 1,260.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.48 : 1,517.68 = 914.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.48/1,517.68 = 914.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.48x = 1,517.68 × 914.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.48x = 1,387,523.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,523.76/1,100.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.84

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