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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.69, 2,162.49 and 621.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.69, 2,162.49 and 621.03 is: 930.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.69 : 2,162.49 = 621.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.69/2,162.49 = 621.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.69x = 2,162.49 × 621.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.69x = 1,342,971.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,971.16/1,442.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.88

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