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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.90, 1,948.27 and 814.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.90, 1,948.27 and 814.38 is: 1,123.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.90 : 1,948.27 = 814.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.90/1,948.27 = 814.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.90x = 1,948.27 × 814.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.90x = 1,586,628.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,628.05/1,411.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.75

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