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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.42, 1,950.19 and 916.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.42, 1,950.19 and 916.00 is: 1,263.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.42 : 1,950.19 = 916.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.42/1,950.19 = 916.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.42x = 1,950.19 × 916.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.42x = 1,786,365.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,365.42/1,413.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.86

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