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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.44, 2,118.17 and 1,045.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.44, 2,118.17 and 1,045.11 is: 1,568.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.44 : 2,118.17 = 1,045.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.44/2,118.17 = 1,045.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.44x = 2,118.17 × 1,045.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.44x = 2,213,720.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,213,720.65/1,411.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.41

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