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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.57, 2,166.48 and 404.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.57, 2,166.48 and 404.51 is: 606.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.57 : 2,166.48 = 404.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.57/2,166.48 = 404.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.57x = 2,166.48 × 404.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.57x = 876,362.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,362.82/1,444.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.66

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