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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.91, 2,163.53 and 825.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.91, 2,163.53 and 825.31 is: 1,239.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.91 : 2,163.53 = 825.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.91/2,163.53 = 825.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.91x = 2,163.53 × 825.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.91x = 1,785,578.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,578.82/1,440.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.20

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