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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.41, 2,117.54 and 794.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.41, 2,117.54 and 794.50 is: 1,192.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.41 : 2,117.54 = 794.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.41/2,117.54 = 794.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.41x = 2,117.54 × 794.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.41x = 1,682,382.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,382.22/1,410.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.83

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