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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.84, 1,947.56 and 1,113.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.84, 1,947.56 and 1,113.53 is: 1,534.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.84 : 1,947.56 = 1,113.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.84/1,947.56 = 1,113.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.84x = 1,947.56 × 1,113.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.84x = 2,168,651.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,651.18/1,412.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.96

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