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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.53, 2,126.37 and 480.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.53, 2,126.37 and 480.42 is: 720.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.53 : 2,126.37 = 480.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.53/2,126.37 = 480.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.53x = 2,126.37 × 480.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.53x = 1,021,550.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,550.68/1,417.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.66

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