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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.80, 1,984.32 and 914.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.80, 1,984.32 and 914.64 is: 1,261.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.80 : 1,984.32 = 914.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.80/1,984.32 = 914.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.80x = 1,984.32 × 914.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.80x = 1,814,938.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,938.44/1,438.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.43

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