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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.17, 2,116.17 and 533.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.17, 2,116.17 and 533.52 is: 800.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.17 : 2,116.17 = 533.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.17/2,116.17 = 533.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.17x = 2,116.17 × 533.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.17x = 1,129,013.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,013.73/1,411.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.06

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