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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.80, 1,952.75 and 1,236.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.80, 1,952.75 and 1,236.31 is: 1,707.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.80 : 1,952.75 = 1,236.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.80/1,952.75 = 1,236.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.80x = 1,952.75 × 1,236.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.80x = 2,414,204.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,204.35/1,413.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.60

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