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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.08, 2,161.76 and 750.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.08, 2,161.76 and 750.20 is: 1,123.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.08 : 2,161.76 = 750.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.08/2,161.76 = 750.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.08x = 2,161.76 × 750.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.08x = 1,621,741.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,741.54/1,443.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.81

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