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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.68, 2,167.93 and 829.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.68, 2,167.93 and 829.59 is: 1,244.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.68 : 2,167.93 = 829.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.68/2,167.93 = 829.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.68x = 2,167.93 × 829.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.68x = 1,798,482.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,482.21/1,444.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.90

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