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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.18, 2,124.07 and 376.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.18, 2,124.07 and 376.25 is: 564.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.18 : 2,124.07 = 376.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.18/2,124.07 = 376.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.18x = 2,124.07 × 376.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.18x = 799,175.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,175.09/1,416.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.32

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