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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.73, 1,814.69 and 921.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.73, 1,814.69 and 921.85 is: 1,272.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.73 : 1,814.69 = 921.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.73/1,814.69 = 921.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.73x = 1,814.69 × 921.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.73x = 1,672,871.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,871.98/1,314.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.41

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