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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.90, 1,946.24 and 991.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.90, 1,946.24 and 991.08 is: 1,367.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.90 : 1,946.24 = 991.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.90/1,946.24 = 991.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.90x = 1,946.24 × 991.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.90x = 1,928,879.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,879.54/1,410.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.13

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