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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.08, 2,114.85 and 486.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.08, 2,114.85 and 486.23 is: 729.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.08 : 2,114.85 = 486.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.08/2,114.85 = 486.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.08x = 2,114.85 × 486.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.08x = 1,028,303.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,303.52/1,410.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.25

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