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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.86, 1,947.14 and 914.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.86, 1,947.14 and 914.02 is: 1,260.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.86 : 1,947.14 = 914.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.86/1,947.14 = 914.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.86x = 1,947.14 × 914.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.86x = 1,779,718.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,718.89/1,411.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.55

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