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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.75, 1,949.88 and 916.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.75, 1,949.88 and 916.02 is: 1,263.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.75 : 1,949.88 = 916.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.75/1,949.88 = 916.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.75x = 1,949.88 × 916.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.75x = 1,786,129.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,129.08/1,413.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.40

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