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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.85, 2,123.76 and 442.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.85, 2,123.76 and 442.62 is: 663.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.85 : 2,123.76 = 442.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.85/2,123.76 = 442.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.85x = 2,123.76 × 442.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.85x = 940,018.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,018.65/1,415.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.93

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