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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.43, 2,117.03 and 1,150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.43, 2,117.03 and 1,150.20 is: 1,725.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.43 : 2,117.03 = 1,150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.43/2,117.03 = 1,150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.43x = 2,117.03 × 1,150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.43x = 2,435,002.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,002.16/1,411.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.21

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