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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.47, 1,947.90 and 851.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.47, 1,947.90 and 851.93 is: 1,175.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.47 : 1,947.90 = 851.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.47/1,947.90 = 851.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.47x = 1,947.90 × 851.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.47x = 1,659,465.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,465.32/1,411.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.70

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