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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.12, 2,124.17 and 442.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.12, 2,124.17 and 442.29 is: 663.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.12 : 2,124.17 = 442.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.12/2,124.17 = 442.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.12x = 2,124.17 × 442.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.12x = 939,499.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,499.15/1,416.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.43

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