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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.24, 2,124.37 and 376.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.24, 2,124.37 and 376.22 is: 564.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.24 : 2,124.37 = 376.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.24/2,124.37 = 376.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.24x = 2,124.37 × 376.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.24x = 799,230.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,230.48/1,416.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.33

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