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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.14, 2,167.02 and 674.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.14, 2,167.02 and 674.64 is: 1,012.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.14 : 2,167.02 = 674.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.14/2,167.02 = 674.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.14x = 2,167.02 × 674.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.14x = 1,461,958.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,958.37/1,444.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.34

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