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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.66, 1,984.77 and 913.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.66, 1,984.77 and 913.50 is: 1,261.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.66 : 1,984.77 = 913.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.66/1,984.77 = 913.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.66x = 1,984.77 × 913.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.66x = 1,813,087.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,813,087.40/1,437.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.14

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