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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.84, 1,984.56 and 912.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.84, 1,984.56 and 912.14 is: 1,368.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.84 : 1,984.56 = 912.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.84/1,984.56 = 912.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.84x = 1,984.56 × 912.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.84x = 1,810,196.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,196.56/1,322.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.42

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