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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.43, 2,160.89 and 1,223.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.43, 2,160.89 and 1,223.47 is: 1,834.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.43 : 2,160.89 = 1,223.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.43/2,160.89 = 1,223.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.43x = 2,160.89 × 1,223.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.43x = 2,643,767.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,767.17/1,441.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.13

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