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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.33, 2,126.21 and 443.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.33, 2,126.21 and 443.50 is: 665.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.33 : 2,126.21 = 443.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.33/2,126.21 = 443.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.33x = 2,126.21 × 443.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.33x = 942,974.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,974.14/1,417.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.32

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