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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.45, 2,165.47 and 403.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.45, 2,165.47 and 403.75 is: 605.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.45 : 2,165.47 = 403.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.45/2,165.47 = 403.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.45x = 2,165.47 × 403.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.45x = 874,308.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,308.51/1,443.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.71

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