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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.31, 2,124.47 and 767.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.31, 2,124.47 and 767.23 is: 1,150.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.31 : 2,124.47 = 767.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.31/2,124.47 = 767.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.31x = 2,124.47 × 767.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.31x = 1,629,957.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,957.12/1,416.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.85

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