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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.16, 1,953 and 937.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.16, 1,953 and 937.41 is: 1,292.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.16 : 1,953 = 937.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.16/1,953 = 937.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.16x = 1,953 × 937.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.16x = 1,830,761.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,761.73/1,416.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.77

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