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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.59, 2,163.63 and 388.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.59, 2,163.63 and 388.42 is: 582.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.59 : 2,163.63 = 388.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.59/2,163.63 = 388.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.59x = 2,163.63 × 388.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.59x = 840,397.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,397.16/1,442.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.56

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