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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.70, 2,165.63 and 923.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.70, 2,165.63 and 923.22 is: 1,383.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.70 : 2,165.63 = 923.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.70/2,165.63 = 923.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.70x = 2,165.63 × 923.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.70x = 1,999,348.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,348.31/1,444.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.92

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