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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.77, 2,167.07 and 404.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.77, 2,167.07 and 404.75 is: 607.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.77 : 2,167.07 = 404.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.77/2,167.07 = 404.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.77x = 2,167.07 × 404.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.77x = 877,108.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,108.72/1,444.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.09

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