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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.91, 1,948.55 and 939

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.91, 1,948.55 and 939 is: 1,295.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.91 : 1,948.55 = 939 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.91/1,948.55 = 939/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.91x = 1,948.55 × 939
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.91x = 1,829,688.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,688.45/1,411.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.90

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