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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.26, 2,166.38 and 348.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.26, 2,166.38 and 348.62 is: 522.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.26 : 2,166.38 = 348.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.26/2,166.38 = 348.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.26x = 2,166.38 × 348.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.26x = 755,230.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,230.82/1,444.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.92

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