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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.57, 1,264.35 and 914.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.57, 1,264.35 and 914.01 is: 1,253.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.57 : 1,264.35 = 914.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.57/1,264.35 = 914.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.57x = 1,264.35 × 914.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.57x = 1,155,628.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,628.54/921.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.98

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