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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.52, 2,065.79 and 914.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.52, 2,065.79 and 914.14 is: 1,371.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.52 : 2,065.79 = 914.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.52/2,065.79 = 914.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.52x = 2,065.79 × 914.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.52x = 1,888,421.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888,421.57/1,376.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.88

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