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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.58, 2,166.87 and 930.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.58, 2,166.87 and 930.50 is: 1,395.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.58 : 2,166.87 = 930.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.58/2,166.87 = 930.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.58x = 2,166.87 × 930.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.58x = 2,016,272.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,272.54/1,444.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.75

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