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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.70, 1,908.93 and 917.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.70, 1,908.93 and 917.14 is: 1,265.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.70 : 1,908.93 = 917.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.70/1,908.93 = 917.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.70x = 1,908.93 × 917.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.70x = 1,750,756.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,756.06/1,383.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.27

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