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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.43, 1,946.45 and 913.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.43, 1,946.45 and 913.89 is: 1,260.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.43 : 1,946.45 = 913.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.43/1,946.45 = 913.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.43x = 1,946.45 × 913.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.43x = 1,778,836.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,836.62/1,411.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.31

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