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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.03, 1,949.49 and 916.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.03, 1,949.49 and 916.29 is: 1,264.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.03 : 1,949.49 = 916.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.03/1,949.49 = 916.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.03x = 1,949.49 × 916.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.03x = 1,786,298.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,298.19/1,413.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.16

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