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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.72, 2,422.26 and 444.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.72, 2,422.26 and 444.72 is: 667.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.72 : 2,422.26 = 444.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.72/2,422.26 = 444.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.72x = 2,422.26 × 444.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.72x = 1,077,227.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,227.47/1,614.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.13

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