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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.45, 2,124.54 and 442.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.45, 2,124.54 and 442.56 is: 663.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.45 : 2,124.54 = 442.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.45/2,124.54 = 442.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.45x = 2,124.54 × 442.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.45x = 940,236.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,236.42/1,416.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.80

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