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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.80, 1,951.08 and 1,155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.80, 1,951.08 and 1,155.44 is: 1,591.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.80 : 1,951.08 = 1,155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.80/1,951.08 = 1,155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.80x = 1,951.08 × 1,155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.80x = 2,254,355.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,355.88/1,416.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.16

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