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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.93, 2,164.40 and 416.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.93, 2,164.40 and 416.93 is: 625.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.93 : 2,164.40 = 416.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.93/2,164.40 = 416.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.93x = 2,164.40 × 416.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.93x = 902,403.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,403.29/1,442.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.40

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