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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.62, 2,166.64 and 900.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.62, 2,166.64 and 900.16 is: 1,350.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.62 : 2,166.64 = 900.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.62/2,166.64 = 900.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.62x = 2,166.64 × 900.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.62x = 1,950,322.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,322.66/1,444.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.06

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