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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.71, 2,118.59 and 1,065.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.71, 2,118.59 and 1,065.47 is: 1,598.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.71 : 2,118.59 = 1,065.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.71/2,118.59 = 1,065.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.71x = 2,118.59 × 1,065.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.71x = 2,257,294.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,257,294.08/1,411.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.98

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