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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.38, 1,951.98 and 918.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.38, 1,951.98 and 918.32 is: 1,267.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.38 : 1,951.98 = 918.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.38/1,951.98 = 918.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.38x = 1,951.98 × 918.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.38x = 1,792,542.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,542.27/1,414.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.37

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