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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.52, 1,948.05 and 814.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.52, 1,948.05 and 814.05 is: 1,123.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.52 : 1,948.05 = 814.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.52/1,948.05 = 814.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.52x = 1,948.05 × 814.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.52x = 1,585,810.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,810.10/1,411.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.48

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