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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.77, 2,128.38 and 444.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.77, 2,128.38 and 444.64 is: 667.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.77 : 2,128.38 = 444.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.77/2,128.38 = 444.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.77x = 2,128.38 × 444.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.77x = 946,352.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,352.24/1,418.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.03

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