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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.67, 2,165.04 and 576.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.67, 2,165.04 and 576.96 is: 865.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.67 : 2,165.04 = 576.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.67/2,165.04 = 576.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.67x = 2,165.04 × 576.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.67x = 1,249,141.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,141.48/1,442.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.85

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