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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.96, 2,192.84 and 914.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.96, 2,192.84 and 914.24 is: 1,372.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.96 : 2,192.84 = 914.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.96/2,192.84 = 914.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.96x = 2,192.84 × 914.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.96x = 2,004,782.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,782.04/1,460.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.24

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