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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.79, 2,166.98 and 520.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.79, 2,166.98 and 520.22 is: 780.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.79 : 2,166.98 = 520.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.79/2,166.98 = 520.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.79x = 2,166.98 × 520.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.79x = 1,127,294.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,294.20/1,444.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.25

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