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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.06, 2,124.72 and 550.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.06, 2,124.72 and 550.08 is: 825.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.06 : 2,124.72 = 550.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.06/2,124.72 = 550.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.06x = 2,124.72 × 550.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.06x = 1,168,765.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,765.98/1,416.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.36

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