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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.33, 2,166.17 and 714.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.33, 2,166.17 and 714.71 is: 1,071.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.33 : 2,166.17 = 714.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.33/2,166.17 = 714.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.33x = 2,166.17 × 714.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.33x = 1,548,168.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,168.96/1,445.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.16

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