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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.50, 2,167.20 and 418.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.50, 2,167.20 and 418.50 is: 627.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.50 : 2,167.20 = 418.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.50/2,167.20 = 418.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.50x = 2,167.20 × 418.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.50x = 906,973.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,973.20/1,444.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.88

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