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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.06, 1,951.29 and 916.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.06, 1,951.29 and 916.50 is: 1,265.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.06 : 1,951.29 = 916.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.06/1,951.29 = 916.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.06x = 1,951.29 × 916.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.06x = 1,788,357.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,357.29/1,413.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.59

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