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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.14, 1,908.81 and 917.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.14, 1,908.81 and 917.06 is: 1,265.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.14 : 1,908.81 = 917.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.14/1,908.81 = 917.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.14x = 1,908.81 × 917.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.14x = 1,750,493.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,493.30/1,383.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.59

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