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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.75, 2,167.86 and 665.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.75, 2,167.86 and 665.07 is: 997.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.75 : 2,167.86 = 665.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.75/2,167.86 = 665.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.75x = 2,167.86 × 665.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.75x = 1,441,778.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,778.65/1,445.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.26

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