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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.88, 1,948.92 and 915.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.88, 1,948.92 and 915.08 is: 1,263.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.88 : 1,948.92 = 915.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.88/1,948.92 = 915.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.88x = 1,948.92 × 915.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.88x = 1,783,417.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783,417.71/1,411.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.15

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