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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.36, 2,114.46 and 862.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.36, 2,114.46 and 862.26 is: 1,292.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.36 : 2,114.46 = 862.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.36/2,114.46 = 862.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.36x = 2,114.46 × 862.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.36x = 1,823,214.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,214.28/1,410.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.73

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