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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.55, 1,958.30 and 946.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.55, 1,958.30 and 946.73 is: 1,306.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.55 : 1,958.30 = 946.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.55/1,958.30 = 946.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.55x = 1,958.30 × 946.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.55x = 1,853,966.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,966.83/1,418.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.95

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