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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.08, 2,167.22 and 405.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.08, 2,167.22 and 405.01 is: 607.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.08 : 2,167.22 = 405.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.08/2,167.22 = 405.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.08x = 2,167.22 × 405.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.08x = 877,745.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,745.77/1,445.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.40

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