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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.49, 2,126.33 and 377.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.49, 2,126.33 and 377.48 is: 566.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.49 : 2,126.33 = 377.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.49/2,126.33 = 377.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.49x = 2,126.33 × 377.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.49x = 802,647.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,647.05/1,417.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.25

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