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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.59, 2,062.34 and 914.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.59, 2,062.34 and 914.18 is: 1,371.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.59 : 2,062.34 = 914.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.59/2,062.34 = 914.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.59x = 2,062.34 × 914.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.59x = 1,885,350.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,350.13/1,374.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.58

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