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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.16, 2,166.82 and 750.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.16, 2,166.82 and 750.40 is: 1,125.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.16 : 2,166.82 = 750.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.16/2,166.82 = 750.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.16x = 2,166.82 × 750.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.16x = 1,625,974.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,974.43/1,444.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.89

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