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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.72, 2,125.44 and 595.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.72, 2,125.44 and 595.44 is: 893.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.72 : 2,125.44 = 595.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.72/2,125.44 = 595.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.72x = 2,125.44 × 595.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.72x = 1,265,571.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,571.99/1,416.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.31

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