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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.79, 1,946.24 and 913.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.79, 1,946.24 and 913.59 is: 1,260.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.79 : 1,946.24 = 913.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.79/1,946.24 = 913.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.79x = 1,946.24 × 913.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.79x = 1,778,060.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,060.83/1,410.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.33

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