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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.26, 2,118.52 and 372.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.26, 2,118.52 and 372.25 is: 558.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.26 : 2,118.52 = 372.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.26/2,118.52 = 372.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.26x = 2,118.52 × 372.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.26x = 788,612.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,612.84/1,412.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.41

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