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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.06, 2,164.50 and 417.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.06, 2,164.50 and 417.06 is: 625.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.06 : 2,164.50 = 417.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.06/2,164.50 = 417.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.06x = 2,164.50 × 417.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.06x = 902,726.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,726.37/1,443.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.56

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