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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443, 2,164.50 and 417

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443, 2,164.50 and 417 is: 625.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443 : 2,164.50 = 417 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443/2,164.50 = 417/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443x = 2,164.50 × 417
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443x = 902,596.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,596.50/1,443
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.50

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