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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.67, 2,126.48 and 443.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.67, 2,126.48 and 443.78 is: 665.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.67 : 2,126.48 = 443.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.67/2,126.48 = 443.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.67x = 2,126.48 × 443.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.67x = 943,678.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,678.66/1,417.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.66

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