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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.55, 1,947.62 and 814.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.55, 1,947.62 and 814.04 is: 1,123.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.55 : 1,947.62 = 814.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.55/1,947.62 = 814.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.55x = 1,947.62 × 814.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.55x = 1,585,440.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,440.19/1,411.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.19

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