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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.94, 2,117.12 and 718.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.94, 2,117.12 and 718.17 is: 1,076.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.94 : 2,117.12 = 718.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.94/2,117.12 = 718.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.94x = 2,117.12 × 718.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.94x = 1,520,448.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,448.48/1,411.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.85

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