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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.10, 2,122.55 and 1,004.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.10, 2,122.55 and 1,004.98 is: 1,505.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.10 : 2,122.55 = 1,004.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.10/2,122.55 = 1,004.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.10x = 2,122.55 × 1,004.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.10x = 2,133,120.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,120.30/1,417.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.27

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