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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.36, 2,165.31 and 577.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.36, 2,165.31 and 577.74 is: 866.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.36 : 2,165.31 = 577.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.36/2,165.31 = 577.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.36x = 2,165.31 × 577.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.36x = 1,250,986.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,986.20/1,443.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.72

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