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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.08, 2,165.76 and 577.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.08, 2,165.76 and 577.92 is: 866.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.08 : 2,165.76 = 577.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.08/2,165.76 = 577.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.08x = 2,165.76 × 577.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.08x = 1,251,636.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,636.02/1,444.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.74

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