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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.82, 2,125.45 and 443

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.82, 2,125.45 and 443 is: 664.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.82 : 2,125.45 = 443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.82/2,125.45 = 443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.82x = 2,125.45 × 443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.82x = 941,574.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,574.35/1,416.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.57

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