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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.04, 2,127.46 and 444.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.04, 2,127.46 and 444.14 is: 666.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.04 : 2,127.46 = 444.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.04/2,127.46 = 444.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.04x = 2,127.46 × 444.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.04x = 944,890.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,890.08/1,418.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.34

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