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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.90, 2,117.70 and 718.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.90, 2,117.70 and 718.35 is: 1,078.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.90 : 2,117.70 = 718.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.90/2,117.70 = 718.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.90x = 2,117.70 × 718.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.90x = 1,521,249.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,249.80/1,410.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.21

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