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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441, 2,162.46 and 529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441, 2,162.46 and 529 is: 793.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441 : 2,162.46 = 529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441/2,162.46 = 529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441x = 2,162.46 × 529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441x = 1,143,941.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,941.34/1,441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.85

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