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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.41, 2,116.61 and 717.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.41, 2,116.61 and 717.85 is: 1,076.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.41 : 2,116.61 = 717.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.41/2,116.61 = 717.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.41x = 2,116.61 × 717.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.41x = 1,519,408.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,408.49/1,411.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.52

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