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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.82, 2,111.52 and 1,035.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.82, 2,111.52 and 1,035.16 is: 1,551.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.82 : 2,111.52 = 1,035.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.82/2,111.52 = 1,035.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.82x = 2,111.52 × 1,035.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.82x = 2,185,761.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,185,761.04/1,408.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.48

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