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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.48, 2,113.86 and 1,021.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.48, 2,113.86 and 1,021.78 is: 1,531.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.48 : 2,113.86 = 1,021.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.48/2,113.86 = 1,021.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.48x = 2,113.86 × 1,021.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.48x = 2,159,899.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,899.87/1,410.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.32

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