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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.55, 2,115.37 and 486.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.55, 2,115.37 and 486.09 is: 728.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.55 : 2,115.37 = 486.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.55/2,115.37 = 486.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.55x = 2,115.37 × 486.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.55x = 1,028,257.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,257.77/1,410.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.98

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