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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.72, 2,121.30 and 1,141.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.72, 2,121.30 and 1,141.32 is: 1,708.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.72 : 2,121.30 = 1,141.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.72/2,121.30 = 1,141.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.72x = 2,121.30 × 1,141.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.72x = 2,421,082.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,421,082.12/1,416.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.93

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