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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418, 2,127.32 and 444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418, 2,127.32 and 444 is: 666.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418 : 2,127.32 = 444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418/2,127.32 = 444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418x = 2,127.32 × 444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418x = 944,530.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,530.08/1,418
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.10

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