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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.60, 2,124.72 and 636.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.60, 2,124.72 and 636.66 is: 954.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.60 : 2,124.72 = 636.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.60/2,124.72 = 636.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.60x = 2,124.72 × 636.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.60x = 1,352,724.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,724.24/1,416.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.91

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