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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.80, 2,194.71 and 914.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.80, 2,194.71 and 914.34 is: 1,371.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.80 : 2,194.71 = 914.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.80/2,194.71 = 914.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.80x = 2,194.71 × 914.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.80x = 2,006,711.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,711.14/1,462.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.83

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