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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.09, 1,995.12 and 914.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.09, 1,995.12 and 914.67 is: 1,262.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.09 : 1,995.12 = 914.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.09/1,995.12 = 914.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.09x = 1,995.12 × 914.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.09x = 1,824,876.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,876.41/1,445.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.82

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