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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.27, 1,946.75 and 912.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.27, 1,946.75 and 912.93 is: 1,260.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.27 : 1,946.75 = 912.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.27/1,946.75 = 912.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.27x = 1,946.75 × 912.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.27x = 1,777,241.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,241.91/1,410.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.21

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