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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412, 2,113.90 and 1,263.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412, 2,113.90 and 1,263.80 is: 1,892.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412 : 2,113.90 = 1,263.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412/2,113.90 = 1,263.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412x = 2,113.90 × 1,263.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412x = 2,671,546.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,546.82/1,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.03

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