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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.46, 2,162.10 and 575.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.46, 2,162.10 and 575.15 is: 862.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.46 : 2,162.10 = 575.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.46/2,162.10 = 575.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.46x = 2,162.10 × 575.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.46x = 1,243,531.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,531.82/1,441.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.69

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