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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.68, 2,164.30 and 713.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.68, 2,164.30 and 713.40 is: 1,068.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.68 : 2,164.30 = 713.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.68/2,164.30 = 713.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.68x = 2,164.30 × 713.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.68x = 1,544,011.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,011.62/1,444.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.76

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