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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.87, 2,124.93 and 1,004.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.87, 2,124.93 and 1,004.79 is: 1,506.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.87 : 2,124.93 = 1,004.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.87/2,124.93 = 1,004.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.87x = 2,124.93 × 1,004.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.87x = 2,135,108.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,108.41/1,416.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.92

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