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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.13, 2,166.61 and 519.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.13, 2,166.61 and 519.67 is: 779.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.13 : 2,166.61 = 519.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.13/2,166.61 = 519.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.13x = 2,166.61 × 519.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.13x = 1,125,912.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,912.68/1,444.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.65

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