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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.18, 2,166.20 and 1,272.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.18, 2,166.20 and 1,272.68 is: 1,911.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.18 : 2,166.20 = 1,272.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.18/2,166.20 = 1,272.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.18x = 2,166.20 × 1,272.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.18x = 2,756,888.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,756,888.01/1,442.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.62

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