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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.76, 2,164.82 and 712.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.76, 2,164.82 and 712.14 is: 1,068.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.76 : 2,164.82 = 712.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.76/2,164.82 = 712.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.76x = 2,164.82 × 712.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.76x = 1,541,651.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,651.35/1,442.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.54

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