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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.73, 2,111.02 and 541.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.73, 2,111.02 and 541.05 is: 811.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.73 : 2,111.02 = 541.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.73/2,111.02 = 541.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.73x = 2,111.02 × 541.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.73x = 1,142,167.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,167.37/1,406.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.93

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