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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.84, 1,983.66 and 913.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.84, 1,983.66 and 913.74 is: 1,260.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.84 : 1,983.66 = 913.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.84/1,983.66 = 913.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.84x = 1,983.66 × 913.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.84x = 1,812,549.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,549.49/1,437.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.61

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