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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.28, 2,124.65 and 442.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.28, 2,124.65 and 442.16 is: 663.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.28 : 2,124.65 = 442.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.28/2,124.65 = 442.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.28x = 2,124.65 × 442.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.28x = 939,435.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,435.24/1,416.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.31

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