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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.36, 2,160.96 and 575.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.36, 2,160.96 and 575.20 is: 862.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.36 : 2,160.96 = 575.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.36/2,160.96 = 575.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.36x = 2,160.96 × 575.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.36x = 1,242,984.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,984.19/1,441.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.37

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