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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.62, 1,941.12 and 910.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.62, 1,941.12 and 910.52 is: 1,255.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.62 : 1,941.12 = 910.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.62/1,941.12 = 910.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.62x = 1,941.12 × 910.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.62x = 1,767,428.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,428.58/1,407.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.61

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