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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.27, 2,127.63 and 444.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.27, 2,127.63 and 444.14 is: 666.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.27 : 2,127.63 = 444.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.27/2,127.63 = 444.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.27x = 2,127.63 × 444.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.27x = 944,954.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,954.95/1,418.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.28

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