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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.60, 1,946.16 and 1,018.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.60, 1,946.16 and 1,018.72 is: 1,404.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.60 : 1,946.16 = 1,018.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.60/1,946.16 = 1,018.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.60x = 1,946.16 × 1,018.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.60x = 1,982,592.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982,592.12/1,411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.50

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