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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.13, 2,161.83 and 575.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.13, 2,161.83 and 575.51 is: 863.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.13 : 2,161.83 = 575.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.13/2,161.83 = 575.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.13x = 2,161.83 × 575.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.13x = 1,244,154.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,154.78/1,441.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.32

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