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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.99, 2,126.99 and 552.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.99, 2,126.99 and 552.51 is: 828.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.99 : 2,126.99 = 552.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.99/2,126.99 = 552.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.99x = 2,126.99 × 552.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.99x = 1,175,183.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,183.24/1,417.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.77

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