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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.90, 1,946.58 and 913.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.90, 1,946.58 and 913.68 is: 1,260.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.90 : 1,946.58 = 913.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.90/1,946.58 = 913.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.90x = 1,946.58 × 913.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.90x = 1,778,551.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,551.21/1,410.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.58

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