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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.56, 2,115.92 and 486.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.56, 2,115.92 and 486.22 is: 729.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.56 : 2,115.92 = 486.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.56/2,115.92 = 486.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.56x = 2,115.92 × 486.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.56x = 1,028,802.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,802.62/1,410.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.36

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