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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.82, 2,164.39 and 751.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.82, 2,164.39 and 751.94 is: 1,126.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.82 : 2,164.39 = 751.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.82/2,164.39 = 751.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.82x = 2,164.39 × 751.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.82x = 1,627,491.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,491.42/1,444.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.43

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