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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.29, 1,946.93 and 914.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.29, 1,946.93 and 914.09 is: 1,261.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.29 : 1,946.93 = 914.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.29/1,946.93 = 914.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.29x = 1,946.93 × 914.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.29x = 1,779,664.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,664.67/1,411.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.02

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