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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.96, 2,125.50 and 443.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.96, 2,125.50 and 443.14 is: 664.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.96 : 2,125.50 = 443.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.96/2,125.50 = 443.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.96x = 2,125.50 × 443.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.96x = 941,894.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,894.07/1,416.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.73

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