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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.88, 1,947.86 and 1,191.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.88, 1,947.86 and 1,191.45 is: 1,642.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.88 : 1,947.86 = 1,191.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.88/1,947.86 = 1,191.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.88x = 1,947.86 × 1,191.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.88x = 2,320,777.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,320,777.80/1,412.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.59

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