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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.36, 1,983.24 and 914.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.36, 1,983.24 and 914.16 is: 1,261.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.36 : 1,983.24 = 914.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.36/1,983.24 = 914.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.36x = 1,983.24 × 914.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.36x = 1,812,998.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,998.68/1,437.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.34

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