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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.74, 2,126.98 and 443.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.74, 2,126.98 and 443.80 is: 665.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.74 : 2,126.98 = 443.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.74/2,126.98 = 443.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.74x = 2,126.98 × 443.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.74x = 943,953.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,953.72/1,417.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.82

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