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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.68, 2,117.14 and 641.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.68, 2,117.14 and 641.24 is: 962.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.68 : 2,117.14 = 641.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.68/2,117.14 = 641.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.68x = 2,117.14 × 641.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.68x = 1,357,594.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,594.85/1,410.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.37

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