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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.20, 1,952.88 and 1,063.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.20, 1,952.88 and 1,063.28 is: 1,469.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.20 : 1,952.88 = 1,063.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.20/1,952.88 = 1,063.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.20x = 1,952.88 × 1,063.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.20x = 2,076,458.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,458.25/1,413.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.33

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