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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.61, 2,124.21 and 492.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.61, 2,124.21 and 492.22 is: 738.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.61 : 2,124.21 = 492.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.61/2,124.21 = 492.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.61x = 2,124.21 × 492.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.61x = 1,045,578.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,578.65/1,416.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.09

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