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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.94, 2,118.36 and 718.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.94, 2,118.36 and 718.98 is: 1,078.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.94 : 2,118.36 = 718.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.94/2,118.36 = 718.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.94x = 2,118.36 × 718.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.94x = 1,523,058.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,058.47/1,411.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.70

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