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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.72, 1,804.74 and 914.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.72, 1,804.74 and 914.60 is: 1,262.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.72 : 1,804.74 = 914.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.72/1,804.74 = 914.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.72x = 1,804.74 × 914.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.72x = 1,650,615.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,615.20/1,307.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.21

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