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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.20, 1,945.28 and 913.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.20, 1,945.28 and 913.76 is: 1,259.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.20 : 1,945.28 = 913.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.20/1,945.28 = 913.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.20x = 1,945.28 × 913.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.20x = 1,777,519.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,519.05/1,411.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.58

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