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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.52, 2,123.20 and 441.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.52, 2,123.20 and 441.70 is: 662.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.52 : 2,123.20 = 441.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.52/2,123.20 = 441.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.52x = 2,123.20 × 441.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.52x = 937,817.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,817.44/1,415.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.53

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