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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.46, 2,125.89 and 443.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.46, 2,125.89 and 443.44 is: 665.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.46 : 2,125.89 = 443.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.46/2,125.89 = 443.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.46x = 2,125.89 × 443.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.46x = 942,699.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,699.35/1,417.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.06

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