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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.55, 1,645.41 and 914.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.55, 1,645.41 and 914.29 is: 1,259.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.55 : 1,645.41 = 914.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.55/1,645.41 = 914.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.55x = 1,645.41 × 914.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.55x = 1,504,381.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,381.91/1,194.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.37

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