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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.37, 2,142.69 and 441.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.37, 2,142.69 and 441.14 is: 661.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.37 : 2,142.69 = 441.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.37/2,142.69 = 441.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.37x = 2,142.69 × 441.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.37x = 945,226.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,226.31/1,428.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.75

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