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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.88, 2,124.96 and 1,004.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.88, 2,124.96 and 1,004.80 is: 1,506.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.88 : 2,124.96 = 1,004.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.88/2,124.96 = 1,004.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.88x = 2,124.96 × 1,004.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.88x = 2,135,159.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,159.81/1,416.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.94

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