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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.44, 2,167.80 and 828.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.44, 2,167.80 and 828.48 is: 1,243.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.44 : 2,167.80 = 828.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.44/2,167.80 = 828.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.44x = 2,167.80 × 828.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.44x = 1,795,978.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,978.94/1,444.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.37

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