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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.35, 2,165.84 and 750.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.35, 2,165.84 and 750.33 is: 1,125.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.35 : 2,165.84 = 750.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.35/2,165.84 = 750.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.35x = 2,165.84 × 750.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.35x = 1,625,094.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,094.73/1,444.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.14

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