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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.16, 1,946.16 and 1,115.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.16, 1,946.16 and 1,115.91 is: 1,538.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.16 : 1,946.16 = 1,115.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.16/1,946.16 = 1,115.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.16x = 1,946.16 × 1,115.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.16x = 2,171,739.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,739.41/1,411.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.98

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