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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.74, 2,125.48 and 442.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.74, 2,125.48 and 442.80 is: 664.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.74 : 2,125.48 = 442.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.74/2,125.48 = 442.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.74x = 2,125.48 × 442.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.74x = 941,162.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,162.54/1,416.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.32

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