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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.99, 2,120.99 and 837.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.99, 2,120.99 and 837.03 is: 1,255.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.99 : 2,120.99 = 837.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.99/2,120.99 = 837.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.99x = 2,120.99 × 837.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.99x = 1,775,328.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,328.07/1,413.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.55

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