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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.24, 2,115.36 and 577.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.24, 2,115.36 and 577.13 is: 865.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.24 : 2,115.36 = 577.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.24/2,115.36 = 577.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.24x = 2,115.36 × 577.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.24x = 1,220,837.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,837.72/1,410.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.70

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