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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.42, 1,955.34 and 1,101.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.42, 1,955.34 and 1,101.06 is: 1,519.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.42 : 1,955.34 = 1,101.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.42/1,955.34 = 1,101.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.42x = 1,955.34 × 1,101.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.42x = 2,152,946.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,946.66/1,416.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.99

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