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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.29, 1,947.18 and 813.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.29, 1,947.18 and 813.75 is: 1,122.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.29 : 1,947.18 = 813.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.29/1,947.18 = 813.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.29x = 1,947.18 × 813.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.29x = 1,584,517.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,517.73/1,411.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.74

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