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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.58, 2,127.83 and 350.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.58, 2,127.83 and 350.01 is: 525.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.58 : 2,127.83 = 350.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.58/2,127.83 = 350.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.58x = 2,127.83 × 350.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.58x = 744,760.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,760.03/1,418.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.00

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