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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.81, 1,951.24 and 1,009.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.81, 1,951.24 and 1,009.73 is: 1,393.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.81 : 1,951.24 = 1,009.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.81/1,951.24 = 1,009.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.81x = 1,951.24 × 1,009.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.81x = 1,970,225.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,225.57/1,413.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.56

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