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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.71, 2,126.28 and 551.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.71, 2,126.28 and 551.63 is: 827.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.71 : 2,126.28 = 551.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.71/2,126.28 = 551.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.71x = 2,126.28 × 551.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.71x = 1,172,909.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,909.21/1,416.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.91

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