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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.75, 2,164.13 and 518.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.75, 2,164.13 and 518.32 is: 777.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.75 : 2,164.13 = 518.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.75/2,164.13 = 518.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.75x = 2,164.13 × 518.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.75x = 1,121,702.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,702.34/1,442.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.48

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