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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.57, 2,167.98 and 405.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.57, 2,167.98 and 405.51 is: 608.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.57 : 2,167.98 = 405.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.57/2,167.98 = 405.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.57x = 2,167.98 × 405.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.57x = 879,137.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,137.57/1,445.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.16

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