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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.94, 2,118.13 and 487.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.94, 2,118.13 and 487.53 is: 731.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.94 : 2,118.13 = 487.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.94/2,118.13 = 487.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.94x = 2,118.13 × 487.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.94x = 1,032,650.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,650.70/1,411.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.37

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