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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.31, 2,114.11 and 629.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.31, 2,114.11 and 629.87 is: 944.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.31 : 2,114.11 = 629.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.31/2,114.11 = 629.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.31x = 2,114.11 × 629.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.31x = 1,331,611.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,611.32/1,410.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.20

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