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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.38, 1,945.62 and 1,211.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.38, 1,945.62 and 1,211.31 is: 1,669.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.38 : 1,945.62 = 1,211.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.38/1,945.62 = 1,211.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.38x = 1,945.62 × 1,211.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.38x = 2,356,742.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,356,742.26/1,411.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.81

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