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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.74, 2,065.15 and 914.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.74, 2,065.15 and 914.42 is: 1,372.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.74 : 2,065.15 = 914.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.74/2,065.15 = 914.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.74x = 2,065.15 × 914.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.74x = 1,888,414.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888,414.46/1,375.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.65

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