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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.84, 2,162.76 and 825.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.84, 2,162.76 and 825.12 is: 1,237.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.84 : 2,162.76 = 825.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.84/2,162.76 = 825.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.84x = 2,162.76 × 825.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.84x = 1,784,526.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,526.55/1,441.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.67

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