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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.66, 1,871.10 and 914.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.66, 1,871.10 and 914.40 is: 1,261.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.66 : 1,871.10 = 914.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.66/1,871.10 = 914.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.66x = 1,871.10 × 914.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.66x = 1,710,933.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,933.84/1,356.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.14

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