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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.55, 1,951.59 and 909.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.55, 1,951.59 and 909.63 is: 1,255.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.55 : 1,951.59 = 909.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.55/1,951.59 = 909.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.55x = 1,951.59 × 909.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.55x = 1,775,228.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,228.22/1,413.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.86

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