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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.41, 2,166.76 and 664.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.41, 2,166.76 and 664.28 is: 996.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.41 : 2,166.76 = 664.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.41/2,166.76 = 664.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.41x = 2,166.76 × 664.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.41x = 1,439,335.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,335.33/1,444.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.49

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