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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.65, 2,167.87 and 556.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.65, 2,167.87 and 556.04 is: 833.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.65 : 2,167.87 = 556.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.65/2,167.87 = 556.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.65x = 2,167.87 × 556.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.65x = 1,205,422.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,422.43/1,445.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.83

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