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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.48, 1,386.86 and 914.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.48, 1,386.86 and 914.06 is: 1,359.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.48 : 1,386.86 = 914.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.48/1,386.86 = 914.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.48x = 1,386.86 × 914.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.48x = 1,267,673.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,673.25/932.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.46

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