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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.70, 2,117.58 and 633.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.70, 2,117.58 and 633.12 is: 949.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.70 : 2,117.58 = 633.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.70/2,117.58 = 633.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.70x = 2,117.58 × 633.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.70x = 1,340,682.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,682.25/1,412.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.02

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