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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.99, 2,168.84 and 716.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.99, 2,168.84 and 716.04 is: 1,073.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.99 : 2,168.84 = 716.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.99/2,168.84 = 716.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.99x = 2,168.84 × 716.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.99x = 1,552,977.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,977.98/1,445.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.99

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