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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.73, 1,913.09 and 914.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.73, 1,913.09 and 914.02 is: 1,260.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.73 : 1,913.09 = 914.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.73/1,913.09 = 914.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.73x = 1,913.09 × 914.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.73x = 1,748,600.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,600.34/1,386.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.95

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