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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.09, 2,127.18 and 444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.09, 2,127.18 and 444.20 is: 666.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.09 : 2,127.18 = 444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.09/2,127.18 = 444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.09x = 2,127.18 × 444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.09x = 944,882.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,882.72/1,418.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.31

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