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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.83, 1,947.04 and 1,264.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.83, 1,947.04 and 1,264.21 is: 1,743.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.83 : 1,947.04 = 1,264.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.83/1,947.04 = 1,264.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.83x = 1,947.04 × 1,264.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.83x = 2,461,459.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461,459.41/1,411.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.45

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