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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.63, 1,947.63 and 913.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.63, 1,947.63 and 913.48 is: 1,260.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.63 : 1,947.63 = 913.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.63/1,947.63 = 913.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.63x = 1,947.63 × 913.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.63x = 1,779,118.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,118.77/1,411.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.33

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