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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.55, 2,162.30 and 747.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.55, 2,162.30 and 747.99 is: 1,121.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.55 : 2,162.30 = 747.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.55/2,162.30 = 747.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.55x = 2,162.30 × 747.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.55x = 1,617,375.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,375.04/1,441.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.97

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