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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.73, 2,167.15 and 1,202.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.73, 2,167.15 and 1,202.96 is: 1,804.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.73 : 2,167.15 = 1,202.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.73/2,167.15 = 1,202.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.73x = 2,167.15 × 1,202.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.73x = 2,606,980.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606,980.92/1,444.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.48

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