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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.47, 2,030.73 and 914.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.47, 2,030.73 and 914.63 is: 1,371.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.47 : 2,030.73 = 914.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.47/2,030.73 = 914.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.47x = 2,030.73 × 914.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.47x = 1,857,362.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857,362.01/1,354.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.28

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