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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.45, 2,123.12 and 441.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.45, 2,123.12 and 441.29 is: 661.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.45 : 2,123.12 = 441.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.45/2,123.12 = 441.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.45x = 2,123.12 × 441.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.45x = 936,898.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,898.80/1,415.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.91

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