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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.67, 2,162.70 and 576.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.67, 2,162.70 and 576.78 is: 864.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.67 : 2,162.70 = 576.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.67/2,162.70 = 576.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.67x = 2,162.70 × 576.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.67x = 1,247,402.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,402.11/1,442.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.65

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