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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.55, 2,166.17 and 664.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.55, 2,166.17 and 664.37 is: 996.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.55 : 2,166.17 = 664.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.55/2,166.17 = 664.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.55x = 2,166.17 × 664.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.55x = 1,439,124.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,124.21/1,444.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.25

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