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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.99, 2,112.23 and 759.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.99, 2,112.23 and 759.75 is: 1,137.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.99 : 2,112.23 = 759.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.99/2,112.23 = 759.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.99x = 2,112.23 × 759.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.99x = 1,604,768.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,768.64/1,410.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.34

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