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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.92, 1,951.41 and 1,177.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.92, 1,951.41 and 1,177.53 is: 1,625.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.92 : 1,951.41 = 1,177.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.92/1,951.41 = 1,177.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.92x = 1,951.41 × 1,177.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.92x = 2,297,843.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,843.82/1,413.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.16

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