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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.12, 1,954.32 and 1,042.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.12, 1,954.32 and 1,042.92 is: 1,439.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.12 : 1,954.32 = 1,042.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.12/1,954.32 = 1,042.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.12x = 1,954.32 × 1,042.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.12x = 2,038,199.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,199.41/1,416.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.28

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