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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.71, 2,117.42 and 487.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.71, 2,117.42 and 487.25 is: 730.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.71 : 2,117.42 = 487.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.71/2,117.42 = 487.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.71x = 2,117.42 × 487.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.71x = 1,031,699.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,699.87/1,411.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.82

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