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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.17, 2,167.65 and 714.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.17, 2,167.65 and 714.10 is: 1,071.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.17 : 2,167.65 = 714.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.17/2,167.65 = 714.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.17x = 2,167.65 × 714.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.17x = 1,547,918.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,918.87/1,445.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.10

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