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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.42, 2,124.03 and 676.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.42, 2,124.03 and 676.02 is: 1,013.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.42 : 2,124.03 = 676.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.42/2,124.03 = 676.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.42x = 2,124.03 × 676.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.42x = 1,435,886.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,886.76/1,416.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.74

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