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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.99, 1,944.56 and 912.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.99, 1,944.56 and 912.15 is: 1,257.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.99 : 1,944.56 = 912.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.99/1,944.56 = 912.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.99x = 1,944.56 × 912.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.99x = 1,773,725.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,725.84/1,409.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.97

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