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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.54, 2,117.44 and 371.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.54, 2,117.44 and 371.54 is: 557.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.54 : 2,117.44 = 371.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.54/2,117.44 = 371.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.54x = 2,117.44 × 371.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.54x = 786,713.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,713.66/1,411.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.34

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