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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.89, 2,126.94 and 443.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.89, 2,126.94 and 443.97 is: 665.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.89 : 2,126.94 = 443.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.89/2,126.94 = 443.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.89x = 2,126.94 × 443.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.89x = 944,297.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,297.55/1,417.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.99

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