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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.20, 1,942.97 and 910.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.20, 1,942.97 and 910.13 is: 1,256.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.20 : 1,942.97 = 910.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.20/1,942.97 = 910.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.20x = 1,942.97 × 910.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.20x = 1,768,350.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,350.74/1,407.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.64

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