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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.86, 2,118.67 and 754.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.86, 2,118.67 and 754.58 is: 1,131.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.86 : 2,118.67 = 754.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.86/2,118.67 = 754.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.86x = 2,118.67 × 754.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.86x = 1,598,706.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,706.01/1,412.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.54

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