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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.56, 2,116.08 and 641.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.56, 2,116.08 and 641.12 is: 961.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.56 : 2,116.08 = 641.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.56/2,116.08 = 641.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.56x = 2,116.08 × 641.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.56x = 1,356,661.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,661.21/1,410.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.79

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