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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.80, 2,118.30 and 762.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.80, 2,118.30 and 762.39 is: 1,143.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.80 : 2,118.30 = 762.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.80/2,118.30 = 762.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.80x = 2,118.30 × 762.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.80x = 1,614,970.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,970.74/1,411.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.91

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