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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.54, 1,871.49 and 914.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.54, 1,871.49 and 914.73 is: 1,261.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.54 : 1,871.49 = 914.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.54/1,871.49 = 914.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.54x = 1,871.49 × 914.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.54x = 1,711,908.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,908.05/1,356.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.97

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