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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.38, 2,117.34 and 545.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.38, 2,117.34 and 545.58 is: 818.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.38 : 2,117.34 = 545.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.38/2,117.34 = 545.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.38x = 2,117.34 × 545.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.38x = 1,155,178.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,178.36/1,411.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.47

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