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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.94, 1,841.01 and 914.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.94, 1,841.01 and 914.72 is: 1,262.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.94 : 1,841.01 = 914.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.94/1,841.01 = 914.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.94x = 1,841.01 × 914.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.94x = 1,684,008.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,008.67/1,333.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.43

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