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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.57, 2,164.98 and 403.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.57, 2,164.98 and 403.51 is: 605.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.57 : 2,164.98 = 403.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.57/2,164.98 = 403.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.57x = 2,164.98 × 403.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.57x = 873,592.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,592.27/1,443.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.16

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