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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.82, 2,171.66 and 1,276.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.82, 2,171.66 and 1,276.33 is: 1,917.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.82 : 2,171.66 = 1,276.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.82/2,171.66 = 1,276.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.82x = 2,171.66 × 1,276.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.82x = 2,771,752.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771,752.57/1,445.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917.08

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