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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.54, 2,124.67 and 442.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.54, 2,124.67 and 442.63 is: 663.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.54 : 2,124.67 = 442.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.54/2,124.67 = 442.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.54x = 2,124.67 × 442.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.54x = 940,442.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,442.68/1,416.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.90

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