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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.92, 1,664.88 and 917.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.92, 1,664.88 and 917.14 is: 1,375.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.92 : 1,664.88 = 917.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.92/1,664.88 = 917.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.92x = 1,664.88 × 917.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.92x = 1,526,928.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,928.04/1,109.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.71

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