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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.66, 2,162.64 and 661.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.66, 2,162.64 and 661.53 is: 992.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.66 : 2,162.64 = 661.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.66/2,162.64 = 661.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.66x = 2,162.64 × 661.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.66x = 1,430,638.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,638.77/1,441.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.36

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