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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.56, 2,168.92 and 715.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.56, 2,168.92 and 715.12 is: 1,072.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.56 : 2,168.92 = 715.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.56/2,168.92 = 715.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.56x = 2,168.92 × 715.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.56x = 1,551,038.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,038.07/1,445.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.97

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