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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.99, 2,170.20 and 624.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.99, 2,170.20 and 624.88 is: 937.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.99 : 2,170.20 = 624.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.99/2,170.20 = 624.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.99x = 2,170.20 × 624.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.99x = 1,356,114.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,114.58/1,445.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.85

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