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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.85, 2,114.65 and 760.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.85, 2,114.65 and 760.22 is: 1,139.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.85 : 2,114.65 = 760.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.85/2,114.65 = 760.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.85x = 2,114.65 × 760.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.85x = 1,607,599.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,599.22/1,410.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.45

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