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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.91, 2,168.16 and 579.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.91, 2,168.16 and 579.29 is: 869.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.91 : 2,168.16 = 579.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.91/2,168.16 = 579.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.91x = 2,168.16 × 579.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.91x = 1,255,982.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,982.57/1,444.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.25

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