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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.76, 1,947.42 and 1,150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.76, 1,947.42 and 1,150.32 is: 1,585.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.76 : 1,947.42 = 1,150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.76/1,947.42 = 1,150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.76x = 1,947.42 × 1,150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.76x = 2,240,156.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,156.17/1,412.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.66

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