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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.10, 2,162.37 and 619.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.10, 2,162.37 and 619.86 is: 929.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.10 : 2,162.37 = 619.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.10/2,162.37 = 619.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.10x = 2,162.37 × 619.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.10x = 1,340,366.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,366.67/1,442.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.45

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