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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.20, 1,950.20 and 861.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.20, 1,950.20 and 861.20 is: 1,188.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.20 : 1,950.20 = 861.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.20/1,950.20 = 861.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.20x = 1,950.20 × 861.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.20x = 1,679,498.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,498.18/1,413.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.44

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