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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.83, 2,117.60 and 631.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.83, 2,117.60 and 631.86 is: 947.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.83 : 2,117.60 = 631.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.83/2,117.60 = 631.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.83x = 2,117.60 × 631.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.83x = 1,338,023.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,023.58/1,411.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.72

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