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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.46, 2,163.79 and 518.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.46, 2,163.79 and 518.02 is: 777.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.46 : 2,163.79 = 518.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.46/2,163.79 = 518.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.46x = 2,163.79 × 518.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.46x = 1,120,890.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,890.23/1,442.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.07

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