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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.56, 2,168.04 and 714.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.56, 2,168.04 and 714.36 is: 1,072.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.56 : 2,168.04 = 714.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.56/2,168.04 = 714.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.56x = 2,168.04 × 714.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.56x = 1,548,761.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,761.05/1,444.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.13

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