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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.25, 1,945.87 and 912.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.25, 1,945.87 and 912.82 is: 1,259.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.25 : 1,945.87 = 912.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.25/1,945.87 = 912.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.25x = 1,945.87 × 912.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.25x = 1,776,229.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,776,229.05/1,410.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.51

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