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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.53, 1,950.01 and 916.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.53, 1,950.01 and 916.33 is: 1,264.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.53 : 1,950.01 = 916.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.53/1,950.01 = 916.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.53x = 1,950.01 × 916.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.53x = 1,786,852.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,852.66/1,413.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.11

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