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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.62, 2,167.59 and 611.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.62, 2,167.59 and 611.91 is: 918.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.62 : 2,167.59 = 611.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.62/2,167.59 = 611.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.62x = 2,167.59 × 611.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.62x = 1,326,380.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,380.42/1,444.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.15

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