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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.49, 1,671.69 and 914.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.49, 1,671.69 and 914.46 is: 1,365.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.49 : 1,671.69 = 914.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.49/1,671.69 = 914.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.49x = 1,671.69 × 914.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.49x = 1,528,693.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,693.64/1,119.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.53

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