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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.45, 2,168.17 and 405.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.45, 2,168.17 and 405.45 is: 608.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.45 : 2,168.17 = 405.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.45/2,168.17 = 405.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.45x = 2,168.17 × 405.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.45x = 879,084.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,084.53/1,445.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.17

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