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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.51, 2,163.14 and 575.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.51, 2,163.14 and 575.75 is: 863.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.51 : 2,163.14 = 575.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.51/2,163.14 = 575.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.51x = 2,163.14 × 575.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.51x = 1,245,427.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,427.86/1,441.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.97

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