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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.76, 2,126.64 and 443.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.76, 2,126.64 and 443.95 is: 665.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.76 : 2,126.64 = 443.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.76/2,126.64 = 443.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.76x = 2,126.64 × 443.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.76x = 944,121.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,121.83/1,417.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.93

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