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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.68, 2,114.78 and 544.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.68, 2,114.78 and 544.40 is: 816.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.68 : 2,114.78 = 544.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.68/2,114.78 = 544.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.68x = 2,114.78 × 544.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.68x = 1,151,286.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,286.23/1,410.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.12

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