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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.28, 2,160.24 and 792.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.28, 2,160.24 and 792.44 is: 1,187.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.28 : 2,160.24 = 792.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.28/2,160.24 = 792.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.28x = 2,160.24 × 792.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.28x = 1,711,860.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,860.59/1,441.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.74

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