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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.12, 2,167.44 and 405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.12, 2,167.44 and 405 is: 607.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.12 : 2,167.44 = 405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.12/2,167.44 = 405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.12x = 2,167.44 × 405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.12x = 877,813.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,813.20/1,445.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.43

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