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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.52, 1,942 and 910.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.52, 1,942 and 910.45 is: 1,256.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.52 : 1,942 = 910.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.52/1,942 = 910.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.52x = 1,942 × 910.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.52x = 1,768,093.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,093.90/1,407.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.18

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