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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.62, 2,166.48 and 622.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.62, 2,166.48 and 622.37 is: 933.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.62 : 2,166.48 = 622.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.62/2,166.48 = 622.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.62x = 2,166.48 × 622.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.62x = 1,348,352.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,352.16/1,444.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.36

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