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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.90, 1,950.12 and 916.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.90, 1,950.12 and 916.56 is: 1,264.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.90 : 1,950.12 = 916.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.90/1,950.12 = 916.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.90x = 1,950.12 × 916.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.90x = 1,787,401.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,401.99/1,413.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.16

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