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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.99, 2,123.99 and 442.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.99, 2,123.99 and 442.17 is: 663.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.99 : 2,123.99 = 442.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.99/2,123.99 = 442.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.99x = 2,123.99 × 442.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.99x = 939,164.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,164.66/1,415.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.26

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