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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.85, 2,118.15 and 534.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.85, 2,118.15 and 534.37 is: 801.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.85 : 2,118.15 = 534.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.85/2,118.15 = 534.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.85x = 2,118.15 × 534.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.85x = 1,131,875.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,875.82/1,411.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.70

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