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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.48, 2,116.20 and 726

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.48, 2,116.20 and 726 is: 1,089.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.48 : 2,116.20 = 726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.48/2,116.20 = 726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.48x = 2,116.20 × 726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.48x = 1,536,361.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,361.20/1,410.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.25

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