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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.75, 2,122.94 and 441.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.75, 2,122.94 and 441.32 is: 661.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.75 : 2,122.94 = 441.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.75/2,122.94 = 441.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.75x = 2,122.94 × 441.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.75x = 936,886.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,886.37/1,415.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.76

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