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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.56, 1,948.10 and 814.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.56, 1,948.10 and 814.08 is: 1,123.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.56 : 1,948.10 = 814.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.56/1,948.10 = 814.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.56x = 1,948.10 × 814.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.56x = 1,585,903.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,903.36/1,411.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.51

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