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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.70, 1,946 and 991.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.70, 1,946 and 991.70 is: 1,368.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.70 : 1,946 = 991.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.70/1,946 = 991.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.70x = 1,946 × 991.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.70x = 1,929,848.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,929,848.20/1,410.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.01

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