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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.68, 1,942.38 and 910.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.68, 1,942.38 and 910.65 is: 1,255.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.68 : 1,942.38 = 910.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.68/1,942.38 = 910.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.68x = 1,942.38 × 910.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.68x = 1,768,828.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,828.35/1,408.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.66

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