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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.92, 1,985.76 and 914.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.92, 1,985.76 and 914.94 is: 1,262.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.92 : 1,985.76 = 914.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.92/1,985.76 = 914.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.92x = 1,985.76 × 914.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.92x = 1,816,851.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,816,851.25/1,438.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.65

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