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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.91, 2,118.48 and 865.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.91, 2,118.48 and 865.37 is: 1,299.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.91 : 2,118.48 = 865.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.91/2,118.48 = 865.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.91x = 2,118.48 × 865.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.91x = 1,833,269.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,269.04/1,410.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.35

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