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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.76, 1,986.90 and 914.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.76, 1,986.90 and 914.74 is: 1,369.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.76 : 1,986.90 = 914.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.76/1,986.90 = 914.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.76x = 1,986.90 × 914.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.76x = 1,817,496.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817,496.91/1,326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.88

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