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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.50, 1,946.22 and 913.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.50, 1,946.22 and 913.07 is: 1,259.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.50 : 1,946.22 = 913.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.50/1,946.22 = 913.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.50x = 1,946.22 × 913.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.50x = 1,777,035.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,035.10/1,410.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.86

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