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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.95, 2,118.08 and 534.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.95, 2,118.08 and 534.18 is: 801.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.95 : 2,118.08 = 534.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.95/2,118.08 = 534.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.95x = 2,118.08 × 534.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.95x = 1,131,435.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,435.97/1,411.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.33

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