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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.76, 2,126.72 and 443.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.76, 2,126.72 and 443.84 is: 665.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.76 : 2,126.72 = 443.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.76/2,126.72 = 443.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.76x = 2,126.72 × 443.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.76x = 943,923.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,923.40/1,417.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.79

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