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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.42, 2,125.05 and 442.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.42, 2,125.05 and 442.59 is: 664.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.42 : 2,125.05 = 442.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.42/2,125.05 = 442.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.42x = 2,125.05 × 442.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.42x = 940,525.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,525.88/1,416.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.02

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