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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.50, 2,117.07 and 717.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.50, 2,117.07 and 717.66 is: 1,077.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.50 : 2,117.07 = 717.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.50/2,117.07 = 717.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.50x = 2,117.07 × 717.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.50x = 1,519,336.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,336.46/1,410.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.17

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