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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.22, 1,714.70 and 912.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.22, 1,714.70 and 912.06 is: 1,366.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.22 : 1,714.70 = 912.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.22/1,714.70 = 912.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.22x = 1,714.70 × 912.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.22x = 1,563,911.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,911.56/1,144.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.80

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