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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.20, 1,950.12 and 1,061.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.20, 1,950.12 and 1,061.28 is: 1,466.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.20 : 1,950.12 = 1,061.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.20/1,950.12 = 1,061.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.20x = 1,950.12 × 1,061.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.20x = 2,069,623.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,623.35/1,411.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.57

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