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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411, 1,946.73 and 914.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411, 1,946.73 and 914.02 is: 1,261.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411 : 1,946.73 = 914.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411/1,946.73 = 914.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411x = 1,946.73 × 914.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411x = 1,779,350.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,350.15/1,411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.06

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