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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.87, 2,167.44 and 404.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.87, 2,167.44 and 404.87 is: 607.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.87 : 2,167.44 = 404.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.87/2,167.44 = 404.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.87x = 2,167.44 × 404.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.87x = 877,531.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,531.43/1,444.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.34

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