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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.42, 2,869.46 and 743.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.42, 2,869.46 and 743.14 is: 1,114.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.42 : 2,869.46 = 743.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.42/2,869.46 = 743.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.42x = 2,869.46 × 743.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.42x = 2,132,415.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,415.95/1,913.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.46

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