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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.28, 1,993.67 and 914.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.28, 1,993.67 and 914.00 is: 1,260.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.28 : 1,993.67 = 914.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.28/1,993.67 = 914.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.28x = 1,993.67 × 914.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.28x = 1,822,214.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,214.17/1,445.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.80

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