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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.82, 1,949.73 and 910.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.82, 1,949.73 and 910.57 is: 1,365.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.82 : 1,949.73 = 910.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.82/1,949.73 = 910.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.82x = 1,949.73 × 910.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.82x = 1,775,361.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,361.93/1,299.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.85

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