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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,889.28, 2,832.12 and 914.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,889.28, 2,832.12 and 914.04 is: 1,370.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,889.28 : 2,832.12 = 914.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,889.28/2,832.12 = 914.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,889.28x = 2,832.12 × 914.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,889.28x = 2,588,670.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,670.96/1,889.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.19

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