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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.28, 2,163.42 and 1,135.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.28, 2,163.42 and 1,135.76 is: 1,703.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.28 : 2,163.42 = 1,135.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.28/2,163.42 = 1,135.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.28x = 2,163.42 × 1,135.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.28x = 2,457,131.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,131.31/1,442.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.64

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