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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.36, 2,167.44 and 419.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.36, 2,167.44 and 419.12 is: 628.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.36 : 2,167.44 = 419.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.36/2,167.44 = 419.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.36x = 2,167.44 × 419.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.36x = 908,417.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,417.45/1,445.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.51

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