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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.67, 1,957.43 and 913.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.67, 1,957.43 and 913.61 is: 1,260.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.67 : 1,957.43 = 913.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.67/1,957.43 = 913.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.67x = 1,957.43 × 913.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.67x = 1,788,313.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,313.27/1,418.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.56

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