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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.55, 2,127.83 and 444.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.55, 2,127.83 and 444.66 is: 666.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.55 : 2,127.83 = 444.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.55/2,127.83 = 444.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.55x = 2,127.83 × 444.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.55x = 946,158.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,158.66/1,418.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.99

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