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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.50, 2,164.56 and 621.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.50, 2,164.56 and 621.60 is: 931.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.50 : 2,164.56 = 621.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.50/2,164.56 = 621.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.50x = 2,164.56 × 621.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.50x = 1,345,490.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,490.50/1,444.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.46

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