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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.74, 2,125.11 and 376.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.74, 2,125.11 and 376.73 is: 565.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.74 : 2,125.11 = 376.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.74/2,125.11 = 376.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.74x = 2,125.11 × 376.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.74x = 800,582.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,582.06/1,416.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.09

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