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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.70, 1,951.41 and 917.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.70, 1,951.41 and 917.67 is: 1,266.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.70 : 1,951.41 = 917.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.70/1,951.41 = 917.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.70x = 1,951.41 × 917.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.70x = 1,790,761.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,761.17/1,413.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.72

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