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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.04, 2,421.08 and 444.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.04, 2,421.08 and 444.03 is: 666.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.04 : 2,421.08 = 444.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.04/2,421.08 = 444.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.04x = 2,421.08 × 444.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.04x = 1,075,032.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,032.15/1,614.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.05

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