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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.16, 2,126.88 and 552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.16, 2,126.88 and 552 is: 827.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.16 : 2,126.88 = 552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.16/2,126.88 = 552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.16x = 2,126.88 × 552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.16x = 1,174,037.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,037.76/1,418.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.86

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