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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.90, 2,117.85 and 1,306.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.90, 2,117.85 and 1,306.30 is: 1,959.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.90 : 2,117.85 = 1,306.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.90/2,117.85 = 1,306.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.90x = 2,117.85 × 1,306.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.90x = 2,766,547.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,766,547.46/1,411.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.45

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