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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.50, 2,162.25 and 415.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.50, 2,162.25 and 415.50 is: 623.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.50 : 2,162.25 = 415.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.50/2,162.25 = 415.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.50x = 2,162.25 × 415.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.50x = 898,414.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,414.88/1,441.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.25

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