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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.98, 2,114.83 and 760.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.98, 2,114.83 and 760.35 is: 1,139.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.98 : 2,114.83 = 760.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.98/2,114.83 = 760.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.98x = 2,114.83 × 760.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.98x = 1,608,010.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,010.99/1,410.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.64

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