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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.08, 1,905 and 914.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.08, 1,905 and 914.48 is: 1,262.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.08 : 1,905 = 914.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.08/1,905 = 914.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.08x = 1,905 × 914.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.08x = 1,742,084.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,084.40/1,380.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.31

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