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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.20, 1,945.73 and 912.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.20, 1,945.73 and 912.13 is: 1,259.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.20 : 1,945.73 = 912.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.20/1,945.73 = 912.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.20x = 1,945.73 × 912.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.20x = 1,774,758.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,758.70/1,409.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.41

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