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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.40, 2,168.10 and 716.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.40, 2,168.10 and 716.40 is: 1,074.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.40 : 2,168.10 = 716.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.40/2,168.10 = 716.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.40x = 2,168.10 × 716.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.40x = 1,553,226.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,226.84/1,445.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.60

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