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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.48, 2,118.72 and 372.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.48, 2,118.72 and 372.40 is: 558.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.48 : 2,118.72 = 372.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.48/2,118.72 = 372.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.48x = 2,118.72 × 372.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.48x = 789,011.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,011.33/1,412.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.60

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