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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.92, 1,369.41 and 671.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.92, 1,369.41 and 671.38 is: 1,004.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.92 : 1,369.41 = 671.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.92/1,369.41 = 671.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.92x = 1,369.41 × 671.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.92x = 919,394.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,394.49/914.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.89

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