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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.83, 2,167.44 and 828.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.83, 2,167.44 and 828.42 is: 1,242.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.83 : 2,167.44 = 828.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.83/2,167.44 = 828.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.83x = 2,167.44 × 828.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.83x = 1,795,550.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,550.64/1,444.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.74

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