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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.47, 1,946.34 and 991.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.47, 1,946.34 and 991.68 is: 1,367.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.47 : 1,946.34 = 991.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.47/1,946.34 = 991.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.47x = 1,946.34 × 991.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.47x = 1,930,146.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930,146.45/1,411.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.47

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