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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.05, 2,111.14 and 975.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.05, 2,111.14 and 975.70 is: 1,461.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.05 : 2,111.14 = 975.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.05/2,111.14 = 975.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.05x = 2,111.14 × 975.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.05x = 2,059,839.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,839.30/1,409.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.86

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