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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.81, 2,167.35 and 404.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.81, 2,167.35 and 404.81 is: 607.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.81 : 2,167.35 = 404.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.81/2,167.35 = 404.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.81x = 2,167.35 × 404.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.81x = 877,364.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,364.95/1,444.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.25

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