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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.06, 2,166 and 418.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.06, 2,166 and 418.06 is: 627.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.06 : 2,166 = 418.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.06/2,166 = 418.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.06x = 2,166 × 418.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.06x = 905,517.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,517.96/1,444.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.06

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