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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.85, 2,116.15 and 761.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.85, 2,116.15 and 761.22 is: 1,140.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.85 : 2,116.15 = 761.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.85/2,116.15 = 761.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.85x = 2,116.15 × 761.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.85x = 1,610,855.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,855.70/1,411.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.95

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