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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.92, 2,163.20 and 416

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.92, 2,163.20 and 416 is: 624.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.92 : 2,163.20 = 416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.92/2,163.20 = 416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.92x = 2,163.20 × 416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.92x = 899,891.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,891.20/1,441.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.09

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