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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.79, 1,948.37 and 814.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.79, 1,948.37 and 814.49 is: 1,124.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.79 : 1,948.37 = 814.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.79/1,948.37 = 814.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.79x = 1,948.37 × 814.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.79x = 1,586,927.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,927.88/1,411.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.05

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