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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.53, 1,948.02 and 814.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.53, 1,948.02 and 814.13 is: 1,123.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.53 : 1,948.02 = 814.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.53/1,948.02 = 814.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.53x = 1,948.02 × 814.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.53x = 1,585,937.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,937.42/1,411.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.56

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