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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.91, 2,167.23 and 715.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.91, 2,167.23 and 715.98 is: 1,073.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.91 : 2,167.23 = 715.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.91/2,167.23 = 715.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.91x = 2,167.23 × 715.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.91x = 1,551,693.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,693.34/1,445.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.16

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