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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.61, 2,118.36 and 1,239.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.61, 2,118.36 and 1,239.85 is: 1,857.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.61 : 2,118.36 = 1,239.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.61/2,118.36 = 1,239.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.61x = 2,118.36 × 1,239.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.61x = 2,626,448.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626,448.65/1,413.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,857.97

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