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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.96, 2,125.85 and 443.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.96, 2,125.85 and 443.03 is: 664.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.96 : 2,125.85 = 443.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.96/2,125.85 = 443.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.96x = 2,125.85 × 443.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.96x = 941,802.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,802.48/1,416.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.66

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