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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.46, 2,100.72 and 914.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.46, 2,100.72 and 914.46 is: 1,371.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.46 : 2,100.72 = 914.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.46/2,100.72 = 914.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.46x = 2,100.72 × 914.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.46x = 1,921,024.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,024.41/1,400.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.71

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