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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.72, 2,126.46 and 443.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.72, 2,126.46 and 443.84 is: 665.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.72 : 2,126.46 = 443.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.72/2,126.46 = 443.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.72x = 2,126.46 × 443.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.72x = 943,808.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,808.01/1,417.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.72

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