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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.52, 2,168.27 and 349.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.52, 2,168.27 and 349.89 is: 524.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.52 : 2,168.27 = 349.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.52/2,168.27 = 349.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.52x = 2,168.27 × 349.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.52x = 758,656.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,656.87/1,445.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.83

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