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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.75, 2,162.75 and 415.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.75, 2,162.75 and 415.75 is: 623.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.75 : 2,162.75 = 415.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.75/2,162.75 = 415.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.75x = 2,162.75 × 415.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.75x = 899,163.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,163.31/1,441.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.66

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