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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.38, 1,950.33 and 1,119.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.38, 1,950.33 and 1,119.38 is: 1,544.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.38 : 1,950.33 = 1,119.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.38/1,950.33 = 1,119.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.38x = 1,950.33 × 1,119.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.38x = 2,183,160.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,160.40/1,413.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.64

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