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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.93, 2,125.76 and 647.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.93, 2,125.76 and 647.25 is: 971.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.93 : 2,125.76 = 647.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.93/2,125.76 = 647.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.93x = 2,125.76 × 647.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.93x = 1,375,894.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,894.92/1,416.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.04

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