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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.28, 2,160.25 and 825.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.28, 2,160.25 and 825.28 is: 1,236.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.28 : 2,160.25 = 825.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.28/2,160.25 = 825.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.28x = 2,160.25 × 825.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.28x = 1,782,811.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,811.12/1,441.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.96

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