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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.50, 2,168.26 and 349.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.50, 2,168.26 and 349.87 is: 524.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.50 : 2,168.26 = 349.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.50/2,168.26 = 349.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.50x = 2,168.26 × 349.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.50x = 758,609.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,609.13/1,445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.81

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