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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.94, 2,160.88 and 824.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.94, 2,160.88 and 824.72 is: 1,235.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.94 : 2,160.88 = 824.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.94/2,160.88 = 824.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.94x = 2,160.88 × 824.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.94x = 1,782,120.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,120.95/1,441.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.92

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