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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.39, 2,119.47 and 924.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.39, 2,119.47 and 924.18 is: 1,387.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.39 : 2,119.47 = 924.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.39/2,119.47 = 924.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.39x = 2,119.47 × 924.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.39x = 1,958,771.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,958,771.78/1,411.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.83

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