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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.81, 1,942.36 and 910.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.81, 1,942.36 and 910.74 is: 1,256.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.81 : 1,942.36 = 910.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.81/1,942.36 = 910.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.81x = 1,942.36 × 910.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.81x = 1,768,984.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,984.95/1,407.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.55

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