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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.58, 2,125.46 and 1,005.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.58, 2,125.46 and 1,005.66 is: 1,506.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.58 : 2,125.46 = 1,005.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.58/2,125.46 = 1,005.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.58x = 2,125.46 × 1,005.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.58x = 2,137,492.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137,492.62/1,418.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.78

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