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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.92, 2,162.80 and 401.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.92, 2,162.80 and 401.91 is: 602.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.92 : 2,162.80 = 401.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.92/2,162.80 = 401.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.92x = 2,162.80 × 401.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.92x = 869,250.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,250.95/1,441.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.84

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