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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.16, 1,957.14 and 976.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.16, 1,957.14 and 976.26 is: 1,347.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.16 : 1,957.14 = 976.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.16/1,957.14 = 976.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.16x = 1,957.14 × 976.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.16x = 1,910,677.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,677.50/1,418.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.29

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