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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.88, 1,950.66 and 916.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.88, 1,950.66 and 916.26 is: 1,264.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.88 : 1,950.66 = 916.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.88/1,950.66 = 916.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.88x = 1,950.66 × 916.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.88x = 1,787,311.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,311.73/1,413.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.12

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