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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.61, 2,118 and 761.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.61, 2,118 and 761.58 is: 1,142.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.61 : 2,118 = 761.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.61/2,118 = 761.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.61x = 2,118 × 761.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.61x = 1,613,026.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,026.44/1,411.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.69

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