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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416, 2,124.12 and 390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416, 2,124.12 and 390 is: 585.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416 : 2,124.12 = 390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416/2,124.12 = 390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416x = 2,124.12 × 390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416x = 828,406.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,406.80/1,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.03

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