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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.63, 2,117.02 and 761.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.63, 2,117.02 and 761.55 is: 1,142.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.63 : 2,117.02 = 761.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.63/2,117.02 = 761.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.63x = 2,117.02 × 761.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.63x = 1,612,216.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,216.58/1,410.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.91

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