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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.72, 2,116.80 and 1,153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.72, 2,116.80 and 1,153.44 is: 1,727.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.72 : 2,116.80 = 1,153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.72/2,116.80 = 1,153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.72x = 2,116.80 × 1,153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.72x = 2,441,601.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,441,601.79/1,413.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.08

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