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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.98, 2,111.10 and 757.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.98, 2,111.10 and 757.81 is: 1,137.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.98 : 2,111.10 = 757.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.98/2,111.10 = 757.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.98x = 2,111.10 × 757.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.98x = 1,599,812.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,812.69/1,406.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.05

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