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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.92, 2,125.68 and 443.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.92, 2,125.68 and 443.12 is: 664.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.92 : 2,125.68 = 443.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.92/2,125.68 = 443.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.92x = 2,125.68 × 443.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.92x = 941,931.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,931.32/1,416.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.77

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