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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.40, 1,950.06 and 916.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.40, 1,950.06 and 916.16 is: 1,263.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.40 : 1,950.06 = 916.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.40/1,950.06 = 916.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.40x = 1,950.06 × 916.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.40x = 1,786,566.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,566.97/1,414.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.13

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