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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.16, 2,114.54 and 759.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.16, 2,114.54 and 759.88 is: 1,140.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.16 : 2,114.54 = 759.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.16/2,114.54 = 759.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.16x = 2,114.54 × 759.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.16x = 1,606,796.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,796.66/1,409.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.25

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