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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.38, 2,162.33 and 504.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.38, 2,162.33 and 504.27 is: 756.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.38 : 2,162.33 = 504.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.38/2,162.33 = 504.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.38x = 2,162.33 × 504.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.38x = 1,090,403.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,403.74/1,441.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.50

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