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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.17, 2,124.26 and 442.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.17, 2,124.26 and 442.15 is: 663.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.17 : 2,124.26 = 442.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.17/2,124.26 = 442.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.17x = 2,124.26 × 442.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.17x = 939,241.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,241.56/1,416.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.23

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