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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.68, 2,125.08 and 443.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.68, 2,125.08 and 443.44 is: 665.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.68 : 2,125.08 = 443.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.68/2,125.08 = 443.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.68x = 2,125.08 × 443.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.68x = 942,345.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,345.48/1,416.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.18

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