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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.59, 2,128.29 and 444.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.59, 2,128.29 and 444.97 is: 667.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.59 : 2,128.29 = 444.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.59/2,128.29 = 444.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.59x = 2,128.29 × 444.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.59x = 947,025.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,025.20/1,418.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.58

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