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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.22, 1,946.46 and 938.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.22, 1,946.46 and 938.90 is: 1,295.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.22 : 1,946.46 = 938.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.22/1,946.46 = 938.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.22x = 1,946.46 × 938.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.22x = 1,827,539.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,539.68/1,410.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.92

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