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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.87, 2,125.19 and 442.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.87, 2,125.19 and 442.88 is: 664.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.87 : 2,125.19 = 442.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.87/2,125.19 = 442.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.87x = 2,125.19 × 442.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.87x = 941,191.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,191.31/1,416.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.27

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