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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.70, 2,112.02 and 750.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.70, 2,112.02 and 750.14 is: 1,124.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.70 : 2,112.02 = 750.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.70/2,112.02 = 750.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.70x = 2,112.02 × 750.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.70x = 1,584,310.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,310.68/1,408.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.66

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