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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.87, 2,115.53 and 717.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.87, 2,115.53 and 717.11 is: 1,075.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.87 : 2,115.53 = 717.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.87/2,115.53 = 717.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.87x = 2,115.53 × 717.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.87x = 1,517,067.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,067.72/1,410.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.27

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