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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.96, 2,162.85 and 575.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.96, 2,162.85 and 575.65 is: 863.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.96 : 2,162.85 = 575.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.96/2,162.85 = 575.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.96x = 2,162.85 × 575.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.96x = 1,245,044.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,044.60/1,441.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.44

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