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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.16, 2,165.66 and 1,119

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.16, 2,165.66 and 1,119 is: 1,676.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.16 : 2,165.66 = 1,119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.16/2,165.66 = 1,119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.16x = 2,165.66 × 1,119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.16x = 2,423,373.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,423,373.54/1,445.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.89

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