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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.39, 2,164.80 and 663.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.39, 2,164.80 and 663.18 is: 994.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.39 : 2,164.80 = 663.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.39/2,164.80 = 663.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.39x = 2,164.80 × 663.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.39x = 1,435,652.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,652.06/1,443.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.64

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