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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.94, 1,908 and 916.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.94, 1,908 and 916.46 is: 1,265.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.94 : 1,908 = 916.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.94/1,908 = 916.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.94x = 1,908 × 916.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.94x = 1,748,605.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,605.68/1,381.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.33

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