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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.01, 2,162.39 and 575.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.01, 2,162.39 and 575.25 is: 863.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.01 : 2,162.39 = 575.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.01/2,162.39 = 575.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.01x = 2,162.39 × 575.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.01x = 1,243,914.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,914.85/1,441.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.22

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