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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.56, 2,167.87 and 665.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.56, 2,167.87 and 665.45 is: 998.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.56 : 2,167.87 = 665.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.56/2,167.87 = 665.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.56x = 2,167.87 × 665.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.56x = 1,442,597.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,597.84/1,444.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.64

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