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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.03, 2,164.52 and 895.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.03, 2,164.52 and 895.46 is: 1,342.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.03 : 2,164.52 = 895.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.03/2,164.52 = 895.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.03x = 2,164.52 × 895.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.03x = 1,938,232.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,938,232.50/1,444.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.24

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