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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.30, 2,124.45 and 442.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.30, 2,124.45 and 442.40 is: 663.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.30 : 2,124.45 = 442.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.30/2,124.45 = 442.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.30x = 2,124.45 × 442.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.30x = 939,861.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,861.99/1,416.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.60

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