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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.81, 1,995.53 and 914.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.81, 1,995.53 and 914.66 is: 1,262.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.81 : 1,995.53 = 914.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.81/1,995.53 = 914.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.81x = 1,995.53 × 914.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.81x = 1,825,216.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,216.92/1,445.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.42

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