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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.05, 1,947.14 and 913.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.05, 1,947.14 and 913.51 is: 1,260.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.05 : 1,947.14 = 913.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.05/1,947.14 = 913.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.05x = 1,947.14 × 913.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.05x = 1,778,733.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,733.15/1,411.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.57

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