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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.27, 2,065.14 and 914.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.27, 2,065.14 and 914.27 is: 1,371.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.27 : 2,065.14 = 914.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.27/2,065.14 = 914.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.27x = 2,065.14 × 914.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.27x = 1,888,095.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888,095.55/1,376.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.89

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