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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.50, 1,892.82 and 914.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.50, 1,892.82 and 914.89 is: 1,368.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.50 : 1,892.82 = 914.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.50/1,892.82 = 914.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.50x = 1,892.82 × 914.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.50x = 1,731,722.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,722.09/1,265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.41

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