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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.82, 2,165.64 and 923.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.82, 2,165.64 and 923.18 is: 1,383.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.82 : 2,165.64 = 923.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.82/2,165.64 = 923.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.82x = 2,165.64 × 923.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.82x = 1,999,275.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,275.54/1,444.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.75

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