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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.40, 2,129.34 and 1,112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.40, 2,129.34 and 1,112.20 is: 1,669.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.40 : 2,129.34 = 1,112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.40/2,129.34 = 1,112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.40x = 2,129.34 × 1,112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.40x = 2,368,251.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368,251.95/1,418.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.66

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