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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.95, 2,164.42 and 402.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.95, 2,164.42 and 402.95 is: 604.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.95 : 2,164.42 = 402.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.95/2,164.42 = 402.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.95x = 2,164.42 × 402.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.95x = 872,153.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,153.04/1,442.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.42

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