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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.77, 2,167.70 and 674.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.77, 2,167.70 and 674.73 is: 1,012.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.77 : 2,167.70 = 674.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.77/2,167.70 = 674.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.77x = 2,167.70 × 674.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.77x = 1,462,608.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,608.85/1,444.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.35

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