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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.69, 2,167.02 and 349.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.69, 2,167.02 and 349.05 is: 523.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.69 : 2,167.02 = 349.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.69/2,167.02 = 349.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.69x = 2,167.02 × 349.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.69x = 756,398.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,398.33/1,444.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.57

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