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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.05, 2,060.60 and 914.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.05, 2,060.60 and 914.25 is: 1,371.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.05 : 2,060.60 = 914.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.05/2,060.60 = 914.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.05x = 2,060.60 × 914.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.05x = 1,883,904.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883,904.44/1,374.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.06

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