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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.97, 2,126.67 and 1,052.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.97, 2,126.67 and 1,052.47 is: 1,579.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.97 : 2,126.67 = 1,052.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.97/2,126.67 = 1,052.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.97x = 2,126.67 × 1,052.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.97x = 2,238,256.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,256.37/1,416.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.61

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