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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.11, 2,162.83 and 747.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.11, 2,162.83 and 747.98 is: 1,122.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.11 : 2,162.83 = 747.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.11/2,162.83 = 747.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.11x = 2,162.83 × 747.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.11x = 1,617,755.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,755.25/1,441.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.57

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