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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.02, 2,116.94 and 923.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.02, 2,116.94 and 923.47 is: 1,385.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.02 : 2,116.94 = 923.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.02/2,116.94 = 923.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.02x = 2,116.94 × 923.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.02x = 1,954,920.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,920.67/1,411.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.47

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