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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.65, 1,946.63 and 914.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.65, 1,946.63 and 914.51 is: 1,261.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.65 : 1,946.63 = 914.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.65/1,946.63 = 914.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.65x = 1,946.63 × 914.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.65x = 1,780,219.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,780,219.75/1,411.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.09

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