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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.15, 1,941.98 and 910.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.15, 1,941.98 and 910.26 is: 1,255.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.15 : 1,941.98 = 910.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.15/1,941.98 = 910.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.15x = 1,941.98 × 910.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.15x = 1,767,702.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,702.16/1,408.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.34

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