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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.21, 2,111.66 and 972.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.21, 2,111.66 and 972.81 is: 1,456.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.21 : 2,111.66 = 972.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.21/2,111.66 = 972.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.21x = 2,111.66 × 972.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.21x = 2,054,239.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,239.10/1,410.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.69

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