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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.57, 1,947.31 and 991.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.57, 1,947.31 and 991.64 is: 1,367.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.57 : 1,947.31 = 991.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.57/1,947.31 = 991.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.57x = 1,947.31 × 991.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.57x = 1,931,032.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931,032.88/1,412.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.03

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