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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.81, 2,115.66 and 1,001.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.81, 2,115.66 and 1,001.75 is: 1,501.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.81 : 2,115.66 = 1,001.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.81/2,115.66 = 1,001.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.81x = 2,115.66 × 1,001.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.81x = 2,119,351.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,119,351.83/1,411.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.16

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