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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.75, 1,946.39 and 913.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.75, 1,946.39 and 913.77 is: 1,260.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.75 : 1,946.39 = 913.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.75/1,946.39 = 913.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.75x = 1,946.39 × 913.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.75x = 1,778,548.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,548.22/1,410.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.71

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