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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.65, 1,985.67 and 914.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.65, 1,985.67 and 914.58 is: 1,262.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.65 : 1,985.67 = 914.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.65/1,985.67 = 914.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.65x = 1,985.67 × 914.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.65x = 1,816,054.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,816,054.07/1,438.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.33

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