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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.56, 2,166.80 and 750.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.56, 2,166.80 and 750.99 is: 1,126.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.56 : 2,166.80 = 750.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.56/2,166.80 = 750.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.56x = 2,166.80 × 750.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.56x = 1,627,241.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,241.38/1,444.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.46

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