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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.58, 2,126.42 and 443.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.58, 2,126.42 and 443.69 is: 665.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.58 : 2,126.42 = 443.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.58/2,126.42 = 443.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.58x = 2,126.42 × 443.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.58x = 943,471.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,471.29/1,417.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.55

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