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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.51, 2,122.38 and 722.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.51, 2,122.38 and 722.43 is: 1,082.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.51 : 2,122.38 = 722.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.51/2,122.38 = 722.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.51x = 2,122.38 × 722.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.51x = 1,533,270.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,270.98/1,416.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.43

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