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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.14, 2,167.62 and 405.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.14, 2,167.62 and 405.12 is: 607.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.14 : 2,167.62 = 405.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.14/2,167.62 = 405.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.14x = 2,167.62 × 405.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.14x = 878,152.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,152.65/1,445.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.66

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