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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.63, 2,116.56 and 761.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.63, 2,116.56 and 761.82 is: 1,143.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.63 : 2,116.56 = 761.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.63/2,116.56 = 761.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.63x = 2,116.56 × 761.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.63x = 1,612,437.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,437.74/1,410.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.06

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