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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.51, 2,123.48 and 441.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.51, 2,123.48 and 441.71 is: 662.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.51 : 2,123.48 = 441.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.51/2,123.48 = 441.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.51x = 2,123.48 × 441.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.51x = 937,960.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,960.14/1,415.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.63

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