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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.12, 2,163.20 and 416.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.12, 2,163.20 and 416.12 is: 624.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.12 : 2,163.20 = 416.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.12/2,163.20 = 416.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.12x = 2,163.20 × 416.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.12x = 900,150.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,150.78/1,442.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.19

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