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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.95, 2,126.33 and 443.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.95, 2,126.33 and 443.79 is: 665.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.95 : 2,126.33 = 443.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.95/2,126.33 = 443.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.95x = 2,126.33 × 443.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.95x = 943,641.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,641.77/1,417.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.50

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