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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.02, 2,117.45 and 865.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.02, 2,117.45 and 865.40 is: 1,299.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.02 : 2,117.45 = 865.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.02/2,117.45 = 865.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.02x = 2,117.45 × 865.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.02x = 1,832,441.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,441.23/1,410.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.59

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