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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.08, 2,165.73 and 404.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.08, 2,165.73 and 404.01 is: 605.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.08 : 2,165.73 = 404.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.08/2,165.73 = 404.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.08x = 2,165.73 × 404.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.08x = 874,974.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,974.56/1,444.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.91

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