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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.28, 2,168.44 and 675.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.28, 2,168.44 and 675.24 is: 1,013.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.28 : 2,168.44 = 675.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.28/2,168.44 = 675.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.28x = 2,168.44 × 675.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.28x = 1,464,217.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,217.43/1,445.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.10

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