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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.32, 2,116.44 and 544.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.32, 2,116.44 and 544.72 is: 817.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.32 : 2,116.44 = 544.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.32/2,116.44 = 544.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.32x = 2,116.44 × 544.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.32x = 1,152,867.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,867.20/1,410.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.45

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