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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.58, 1,948.82 and 941.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.58, 1,948.82 and 941.50 is: 1,297.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.58 : 1,948.82 = 941.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.58/1,948.82 = 941.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.58x = 1,948.82 × 941.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.58x = 1,834,814.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,814.03/1,413.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.99

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