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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.13, 1,944.22 and 1,131.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.13, 1,944.22 and 1,131.33 is: 1,557.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.13 : 1,944.22 = 1,131.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.13/1,944.22 = 1,131.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.13x = 1,944.22 × 1,131.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.13x = 2,199,554.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199,554.41/1,412.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.61

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