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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.96, 1,694.76 and 914.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.96, 1,694.76 and 914.80 is: 1,372.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.96 : 1,694.76 = 914.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.96/1,694.76 = 914.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.96x = 1,694.76 × 914.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.96x = 1,550,366.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,366.45/1,129.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.05

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