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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.93, 2,128.61 and 444.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.93, 2,128.61 and 444.94 is: 667.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.93 : 2,128.61 = 444.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.93/2,128.61 = 444.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.93x = 2,128.61 × 444.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.93x = 947,099.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,099.52/1,418.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.48

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