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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.61, 2,126.79 and 1,009.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.61, 2,126.79 and 1,009.35 is: 1,514.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.61 : 2,126.79 = 1,009.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.61/2,126.79 = 1,009.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.61x = 2,126.79 × 1,009.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.61x = 2,146,675.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,675.49/1,417.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.30

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