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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443, 2,164.38 and 621.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443, 2,164.38 and 621.27 is: 931.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443 : 2,164.38 = 621.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443/2,164.38 = 621.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443x = 2,164.38 × 621.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443x = 1,344,664.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,664.36/1,443
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.85

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