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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.53, 2,160.45 and 825.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.53, 2,160.45 and 825.57 is: 1,237.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.53 : 2,160.45 = 825.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.53/2,160.45 = 825.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.53x = 2,160.45 × 825.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.53x = 1,783,602.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783,602.71/1,441.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.30

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