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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.14, 1,974.24 and 1,011.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.14, 1,974.24 and 1,011.12 is: 1,393.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.14 : 1,974.24 = 1,011.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.14/1,974.24 = 1,011.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.14x = 1,974.24 × 1,011.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.14x = 1,996,193.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,996,193.55/1,432.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.85

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