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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.97, 1,991.81 and 914.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.97, 1,991.81 and 914.68 is: 1,372.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.97 : 1,991.81 = 914.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.97/1,991.81 = 914.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.97x = 1,991.81 × 914.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.97x = 1,821,868.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,868.77/1,326.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.95

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