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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.70, 2,114.59 and 760.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.70, 2,114.59 and 760.07 is: 1,139.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.70 : 2,114.59 = 760.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.70/2,114.59 = 760.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.70x = 2,114.59 × 760.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.70x = 1,607,236.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,236.42/1,410.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.32

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