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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.57, 2,169.54 and 752.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.57, 2,169.54 and 752.44 is: 1,129.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.57 : 2,169.54 = 752.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.57/2,169.54 = 752.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.57x = 2,169.54 × 752.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.57x = 1,632,443.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,443.25/1,445.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.28

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