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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.58, 2,166.21 and 1,035.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.58, 2,166.21 and 1,035.59 is: 1,551.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.58 : 2,166.21 = 1,035.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.58/2,166.21 = 1,035.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.58x = 2,166.21 × 1,035.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.58x = 2,243,294.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,294.58/1,445.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.83

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