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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.14, 2,111.78 and 530.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.14, 2,111.78 and 530.76 is: 795.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.14 : 2,111.78 = 530.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.14/2,111.78 = 530.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.14x = 2,111.78 × 530.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.14x = 1,120,849.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,849.68/1,409.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.41

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