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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.48, 1,889.28 and 914.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.48, 1,889.28 and 914.58 is: 1,262.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.48 : 1,889.28 = 914.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.48/1,889.28 = 914.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.48x = 1,889.28 × 914.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.48x = 1,727,897.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,897.70/1,368.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.64

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