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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.24, 2,124.73 and 442.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.24, 2,124.73 and 442.30 is: 663.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.24 : 2,124.73 = 442.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.24/2,124.73 = 442.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.24x = 2,124.73 × 442.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.24x = 939,768.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,768.08/1,416.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.57

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