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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.08, 2,115.22 and 762.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.08, 2,115.22 and 762.20 is: 1,140.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.08 : 2,115.22 = 762.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.08/2,115.22 = 762.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.08x = 2,115.22 × 762.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.08x = 1,612,220.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,220.68/1,413.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.93

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