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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.60, 2,166.60 and 622.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.60, 2,166.60 and 622.90 is: 934.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.60 : 2,166.60 = 622.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.60/2,166.60 = 622.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.60x = 2,166.60 × 622.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.60x = 1,349,575.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,575.14/1,444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.22

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