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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.23, 1,913.78 and 914.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.23, 1,913.78 and 914.52 is: 1,261.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.23 : 1,913.78 = 914.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.23/1,913.78 = 914.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.23x = 1,913.78 × 914.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.23x = 1,750,185.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,185.51/1,387.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.64

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