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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.46, 2,167.28 and 714.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.46, 2,167.28 and 714.04 is: 1,071.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.46 : 2,167.28 = 714.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.46/2,167.28 = 714.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.46x = 2,167.28 × 714.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.46x = 1,547,524.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,524.61/1,444.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.35

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