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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.62, 1,946.70 and 1,061.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.62, 1,946.70 and 1,061.70 is: 1,464.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.62 : 1,946.70 = 1,061.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.62/1,946.70 = 1,061.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.62x = 1,946.70 × 1,061.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.62x = 2,066,811.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066,811.39/1,411.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.14

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