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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413, 1,949.63 and 1,040.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413, 1,949.63 and 1,040.04 is: 1,435.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413 : 1,949.63 = 1,040.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413/1,949.63 = 1,040.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413x = 1,949.63 × 1,040.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413x = 2,027,687.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,687.99/1,413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.02

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