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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.39, 2,165.10 and 577.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.39, 2,165.10 and 577.50 is: 866.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.39 : 2,165.10 = 577.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.39/2,165.10 = 577.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.39x = 2,165.10 × 577.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.39x = 1,250,345.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,345.25/1,443.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.26

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