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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.83, 2,166.63 and 622.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.83, 2,166.63 and 622.68 is: 933.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.83 : 2,166.63 = 622.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.83/2,166.63 = 622.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.83x = 2,166.63 × 622.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.83x = 1,349,117.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,117.17/1,444.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.75

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