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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.11, 1,946.49 and 1,262.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.11, 1,946.49 and 1,262.48 is: 1,742.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.11 : 1,946.49 = 1,262.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.11/1,946.49 = 1,262.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.11x = 1,946.49 × 1,262.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.11x = 2,457,409.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,409.56/1,410.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.71

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