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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.59, 1,953.90 and 975.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.59, 1,953.90 and 975.56 is: 1,345.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.59 : 1,953.90 = 975.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.59/1,953.90 = 975.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.59x = 1,953.90 × 975.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.59x = 1,906,146.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906,146.68/1,416.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.59

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