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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.40, 2,161.88 and 826.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.40, 2,161.88 and 826.54 is: 1,238.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.40 : 2,161.88 = 826.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.40/2,161.88 = 826.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.40x = 2,161.88 × 826.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.40x = 1,786,880.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,880.30/1,442.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.82

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