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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.71, 2,161.85 and 619.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.71, 2,161.85 and 619.52 is: 928.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.71 : 2,161.85 = 619.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.71/2,161.85 = 619.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.71x = 2,161.85 × 619.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.71x = 1,339,295.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,295.41/1,441.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.96

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