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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.78, 1,950.45 and 941.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.78, 1,950.45 and 941.34 is: 1,299.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.78 : 1,950.45 = 941.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.78/1,950.45 = 941.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.78x = 1,950.45 × 941.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.78x = 1,836,036.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,036.60/1,412.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.60

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