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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.99, 2,032.20 and 914.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.99, 2,032.20 and 914.16 is: 1,372.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.99 : 2,032.20 = 914.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.99/2,032.20 = 914.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.99x = 2,032.20 × 914.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.99x = 1,857,755.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857,755.95/1,353.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.06

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