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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.12, 1,946.37 and 912.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.12, 1,946.37 and 912.74 is: 1,259.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.12 : 1,946.37 = 912.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.12/1,946.37 = 912.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.12x = 1,946.37 × 912.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.12x = 1,776,520.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,776,520.02/1,410.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.84

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