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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.74, 2,111.68 and 969.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.74, 2,111.68 and 969.41 is: 1,451.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.74 : 2,111.68 = 969.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.74/2,111.68 = 969.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.74x = 2,111.68 × 969.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.74x = 2,047,068.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,068.30/1,410.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.07

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