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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.45, 2,126.04 and 443.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.45, 2,126.04 and 443.56 is: 665.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.45 : 2,126.04 = 443.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.45/2,126.04 = 443.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.45x = 2,126.04 × 443.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.45x = 943,026.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,026.30/1,417.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.30

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