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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.58, 2,110.71 and 541.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.58, 2,110.71 and 541.62 is: 812.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.58 : 2,110.71 = 541.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.58/2,110.71 = 541.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.58x = 2,110.71 × 541.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.58x = 1,143,202.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,202.75/1,406.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.75

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