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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.39, 2,127.48 and 444.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.39, 2,127.48 and 444.47 is: 666.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.39 : 2,127.48 = 444.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.39/2,127.48 = 444.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.39x = 2,127.48 × 444.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.39x = 945,603.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,603.20/1,418.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.67

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