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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.74, 1,948.08 and 814.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.74, 1,948.08 and 814.22 is: 1,123.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.74 : 1,948.08 = 814.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.74/1,948.08 = 814.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.74x = 1,948.08 × 814.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.74x = 1,586,166.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,166.32/1,411.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.55

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