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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.93, 2,032.36 and 916.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.93, 2,032.36 and 916.38 is: 1,374.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.93 : 2,032.36 = 916.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.93/2,032.36 = 916.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.93x = 2,032.36 × 916.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.93x = 1,862,411.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,862,411.77/1,354.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.55

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