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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.48, 2,161.86 and 575.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.48, 2,161.86 and 575.32 is: 862.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.48 : 2,161.86 = 575.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.48/2,161.86 = 575.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.48x = 2,161.86 × 575.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.48x = 1,243,761.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,761.30/1,441.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.84

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