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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.80, 1,372.89 and 786.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.80, 1,372.89 and 786.28 is: 1,180.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.80 : 1,372.89 = 786.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.80/1,372.89 = 786.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.80x = 1,372.89 × 786.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.80x = 1,079,475.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,475.95/914.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.01

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