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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.71, 1,956.02 and 1,044.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.71, 1,956.02 and 1,044.11 is: 1,441.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.71 : 1,956.02 = 1,044.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.71/1,956.02 = 1,044.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.71x = 1,956.02 × 1,044.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.71x = 2,042,299.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,299.71/1,416.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.58

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