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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.02, 2,164.84 and 455.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.02, 2,164.84 and 455.82 is: 683.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.02 : 2,164.84 = 455.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.02/2,164.84 = 455.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.02x = 2,164.84 × 455.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.02x = 986,777.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,777.37/1,443.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.83

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