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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.20, 2,124.29 and 442.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.20, 2,124.29 and 442.29 is: 663.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.20 : 2,124.29 = 442.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.20/2,124.29 = 442.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.20x = 2,124.29 × 442.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.20x = 939,550.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,550.01/1,416.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.43

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