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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.52, 2,162.46 and 564.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.52, 2,162.46 and 564.39 is: 846.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.52 : 2,162.46 = 564.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.52/2,162.46 = 564.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.52x = 2,162.46 × 564.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.52x = 1,220,470.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,470.80/1,442.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.07

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