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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.76, 2,125.14 and 442.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.76, 2,125.14 and 442.95 is: 664.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.76 : 2,125.14 = 442.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.76/2,125.14 = 442.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.76x = 2,125.14 × 442.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.76x = 941,330.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,330.76/1,416.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.43

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