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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.68, 2,124.82 and 376.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.68, 2,124.82 and 376.75 is: 565.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.68 : 2,124.82 = 376.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.68/2,124.82 = 376.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.68x = 2,124.82 × 376.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.68x = 800,519.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,519.68/1,416.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.07

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