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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.40, 2,162.09 and 825.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.40, 2,162.09 and 825.49 is: 1,238.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.40 : 2,162.09 = 825.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.40/2,162.09 = 825.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.40x = 2,162.09 × 825.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.40x = 1,784,788.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,788.44/1,441.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.24

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