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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.75, 2,167.13 and 418.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.75, 2,167.13 and 418.75 is: 628.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.75 : 2,167.13 = 418.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.75/2,167.13 = 418.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.75x = 2,167.13 × 418.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.75x = 907,485.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,485.69/1,444.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.13

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