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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.28, 2,164.20 and 1,008.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.28, 2,164.20 and 1,008.60 is: 1,513.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.28 : 2,164.20 = 1,008.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.28/2,164.20 = 1,008.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.28x = 2,164.20 × 1,008.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.28x = 2,182,812.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,812.12/1,442.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.45

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