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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.52, 2,124.76 and 376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.52, 2,124.76 and 376.44 is: 564.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.52 : 2,124.76 = 376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.52/2,124.76 = 376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.52x = 2,124.76 × 376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.52x = 799,844.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,844.65/1,416.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.65

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