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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.57, 2,126.05 and 443.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.57, 2,126.05 and 443.44 is: 665.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.57 : 2,126.05 = 443.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.57/2,126.05 = 443.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.57x = 2,126.05 × 443.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.57x = 942,777.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,777.16/1,417.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.07

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