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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.14, 1,982.25 and 444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.14, 1,982.25 and 444 is: 666.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.14 : 1,982.25 = 444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.14/1,982.25 = 444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.14x = 1,982.25 × 444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.14x = 880,119
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,119/1,321.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.18

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