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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.76, 2,163.79 and 621.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.76, 2,163.79 and 621.42 is: 931.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.76 : 2,163.79 = 621.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.76/2,163.79 = 621.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.76x = 2,163.79 × 621.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.76x = 1,344,622.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,622.38/1,442.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.98

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