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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.76, 2,164.34 and 519.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.76, 2,164.34 and 519.10 is: 778.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.76 : 2,164.34 = 519.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.76/2,164.34 = 519.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.76x = 2,164.34 × 519.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.76x = 1,123,495.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,495.48/1,443.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.18

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