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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.64, 2,127.32 and 444.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.64, 2,127.32 and 444.82 is: 667.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.64 : 2,127.32 = 444.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.64/2,127.32 = 444.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.64x = 2,127.32 × 444.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.64x = 946,274.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,274.48/1,418.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.03

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