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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.74, 2,122.68 and 675.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.74, 2,122.68 and 675.59 is: 1,012.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.74 : 2,122.68 = 675.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.74/2,122.68 = 675.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.74x = 2,122.68 × 675.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.74x = 1,434,061.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,061.38/1,416.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.23

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