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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.28, 1,948.24 and 1,062.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.28, 1,948.24 and 1,062.08 is: 1,466.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.28 : 1,948.24 = 1,062.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.28/1,948.24 = 1,062.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.28x = 1,948.24 × 1,062.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.28x = 2,069,186.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,186.74/1,411.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.18

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