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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.34, 2,123.28 and 441.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.34, 2,123.28 and 441.36 is: 662.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.34 : 2,123.28 = 441.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.34/2,123.28 = 441.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.34x = 2,123.28 × 441.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.34x = 937,130.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,130.86/1,415.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.12

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