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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.33, 2,125.08 and 766.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.33, 2,125.08 and 766.29 is: 1,149.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.33 : 2,125.08 = 766.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.33/2,125.08 = 766.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.33x = 2,125.08 × 766.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.33x = 1,628,427.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,427.55/1,416.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.75

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