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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.28, 2,115.69 and 707.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.28, 2,115.69 and 707.86 is: 1,061.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.28 : 2,115.69 = 707.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.28/2,115.69 = 707.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.28x = 2,115.69 × 707.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.28x = 1,497,612.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,612.32/1,410.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.93

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