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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.72, 2,123.35 and 441.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.72, 2,123.35 and 441.56 is: 662.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.72 : 2,123.35 = 441.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.72/2,123.35 = 441.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.72x = 2,123.35 × 441.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.72x = 937,590.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,590.63/1,415.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.27

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