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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461.28, 2,191.19 and 941.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461.28, 2,191.19 and 941.18 is: 1,411.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461.28 : 2,191.19 = 941.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461.28/2,191.19 = 941.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461.28x = 2,191.19 × 941.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461.28x = 2,062,304.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,304.20/1,461.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.30

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