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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.42, 1,951.57 and 917

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.42, 1,951.57 and 917 is: 1,265.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.42 : 1,951.57 = 917 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.42/1,951.57 = 917/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.42x = 1,951.57 × 917
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.42x = 1,789,589.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,589.69/1,414.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.25

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