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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.74, 2,166.87 and 418.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.74, 2,166.87 and 418.50 is: 627.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.74 : 2,166.87 = 418.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.74/2,166.87 = 418.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.74x = 2,166.87 × 418.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.74x = 906,835.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,835.10/1,444.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.68

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