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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.24, 2,164.68 and 519.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.24, 2,164.68 and 519.52 is: 778.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.24 : 2,164.68 = 519.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.24/2,164.68 = 519.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.24x = 2,164.68 × 519.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.24x = 1,124,594.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,594.55/1,444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.68

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