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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.28, 2,161.74 and 826.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.28, 2,161.74 and 826.28 is: 1,238.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.28 : 2,161.74 = 826.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.28/2,161.74 = 826.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.28x = 2,161.74 × 826.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.28x = 1,786,202.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,202.53/1,442.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.46

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