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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.37, 2,124.35 and 376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.37, 2,124.35 and 376.44 is: 564.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.37 : 2,124.35 = 376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.37/2,124.35 = 376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.37x = 2,124.35 × 376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.37x = 799,690.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,690.31/1,416.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.61

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