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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.61, 2,167.59 and 508.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.61, 2,167.59 and 508.11 is: 761.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.61 : 2,167.59 = 508.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.61/2,167.59 = 508.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.61x = 2,167.59 × 508.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.61x = 1,101,367.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,367.93/1,445.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.87

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