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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.25, 1,950.51 and 1,113.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.25, 1,950.51 and 1,113.82 is: 1,537.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.25 : 1,950.51 = 1,113.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.25/1,950.51 = 1,113.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.25x = 1,950.51 × 1,113.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.25x = 2,172,517.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,517.05/1,413.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.25

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