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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.22, 2,124.35 and 390.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.22, 2,124.35 and 390.22 is: 585.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.22 : 2,124.35 = 390.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.22/2,124.35 = 390.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.22x = 2,124.35 × 390.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.22x = 828,963.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,963.86/1,416.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.34

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