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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.90, 2,168.79 and 1,005.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.90, 2,168.79 and 1,005.88 is: 1,508.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.90 : 2,168.79 = 1,005.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.90/2,168.79 = 1,005.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.90x = 2,168.79 × 1,005.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.90x = 2,181,542.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,542.49/1,445.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.78

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