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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.81, 2,117.69 and 753.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.81, 2,117.69 and 753.91 is: 1,130.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.81 : 2,117.69 = 753.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.81/2,117.69 = 753.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.81x = 2,117.69 × 753.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.81x = 1,596,543.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,543.90/1,411.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.85

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