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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.88, 1,946.32 and 913.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.88, 1,946.32 and 913.68 is: 1,260.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.88 : 1,946.32 = 913.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.88/1,946.32 = 913.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.88x = 1,946.32 × 913.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.88x = 1,778,313.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,313.66/1,410.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.43

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