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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.88, 2,126.04 and 732.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.88, 2,126.04 and 732.88 is: 1,099.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.88 : 2,126.04 = 732.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.88/2,126.04 = 732.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.88x = 2,126.04 × 732.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.88x = 1,558,132.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,132.20/1,416.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.69

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