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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.01, 2,118.12 and 438.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.01, 2,118.12 and 438.12 is: 657.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.01 : 2,118.12 = 438.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.01/2,118.12 = 438.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.01x = 2,118.12 × 438.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.01x = 927,990.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,990.73/1,412.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.21

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