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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.32, 1,948.38 and 939.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.32, 1,948.38 and 939.88 is: 1,297.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.32 : 1,948.38 = 939.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.32/1,948.38 = 939.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.32x = 1,948.38 × 939.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.32x = 1,831,243.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,243.39/1,411.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.54

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