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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.51, 1,939.60 and 910.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.51, 1,939.60 and 910.34 is: 1,255.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.51 : 1,939.60 = 910.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.51/1,939.60 = 910.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.51x = 1,939.60 × 910.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.51x = 1,765,689.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,689.06/1,406.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.37

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