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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.87, 2,162.63 and 662.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.87, 2,162.63 and 662.96 is: 993.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.87 : 2,162.63 = 662.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.87/2,162.63 = 662.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.87x = 2,162.63 × 662.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.87x = 1,433,723.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,723.06/1,442.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.66

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