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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.36, 1,947.44 and 813.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.36, 1,947.44 and 813.86 is: 1,123.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.36 : 1,947.44 = 813.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.36/1,947.44 = 813.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.36x = 1,947.44 × 813.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.36x = 1,584,954.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,954.07/1,411.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.00

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