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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.30, 1,530.01 and 914.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.30, 1,530.01 and 914.47 is: 1,259.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.30 : 1,530.01 = 914.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.30/1,530.01 = 914.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.30x = 1,530.01 × 914.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.30x = 1,399,148.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,148.24/1,111.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.02

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