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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.11, 1,946.27 and 913.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.11, 1,946.27 and 913.37 is: 1,259.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.11 : 1,946.27 = 913.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.11/1,946.27 = 913.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.11x = 1,946.27 × 913.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.11x = 1,777,650.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,650.33/1,411.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.75

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