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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442, 2,164.44 and 1,053.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442, 2,164.44 and 1,053.20 is: 1,580.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442 : 2,164.44 = 1,053.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442/2,164.44 = 1,053.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442x = 2,164.44 × 1,053.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442x = 2,279,588.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,279,588.21/1,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.85

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