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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.96, 2,166.57 and 703.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.96, 2,166.57 and 703.11 is: 1,054.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.96 : 2,166.57 = 703.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.96/2,166.57 = 703.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.96x = 2,166.57 × 703.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.96x = 1,523,336.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,336.96/1,444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.24

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