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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.27, 1,841.87 and 914.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.27, 1,841.87 and 914.49 is: 1,262.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.27 : 1,841.87 = 914.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.27/1,841.87 = 914.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.27x = 1,841.87 × 914.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.27x = 1,684,373.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,373.98/1,334.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.39

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