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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.55, 2,124.83 and 442.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.55, 2,124.83 and 442.65 is: 663.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.55 : 2,124.83 = 442.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.55/2,124.83 = 442.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.55x = 2,124.83 × 442.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.55x = 940,556.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,556.00/1,416.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.98

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