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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.86, 1,947.49 and 1,113.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.86, 1,947.49 and 1,113.63 is: 1,535.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.86 : 1,947.49 = 1,113.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.86/1,947.49 = 1,113.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.86x = 1,947.49 × 1,113.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.86x = 2,168,783.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,783.29/1,412.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.03

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