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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.50, 2,115.53 and 1,063.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.50, 2,115.53 and 1,063.72 is: 1,594.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.50 : 2,115.53 = 1,063.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.50/2,115.53 = 1,063.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.50x = 2,115.53 × 1,063.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.50x = 2,250,331.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,331.57/1,411.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.28

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