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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.02, 2,117.70 and 534.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.02, 2,117.70 and 534.61 is: 801.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.02 : 2,117.70 = 534.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.02/2,117.70 = 534.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.02x = 2,117.70 × 534.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.02x = 1,132,143.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,143.60/1,412.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.79

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