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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.14, 2,113.70 and 1,151.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.14, 2,113.70 and 1,151.10 is: 1,727.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.14 : 2,113.70 = 1,151.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.14/2,113.70 = 1,151.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.14x = 2,113.70 × 1,151.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.14x = 2,433,080.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,080.07/1,408.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.87

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