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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.20, 2,117.08 and 717.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.20, 2,117.08 and 717.32 is: 1,076.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.20 : 2,117.08 = 717.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.20/2,117.08 = 717.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.20x = 2,117.08 × 717.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.20x = 1,518,623.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,623.83/1,411.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.12

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