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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.42, 2,161.03 and 1,076.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.42, 2,161.03 and 1,076.41 is: 1,611.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.42 : 2,161.03 = 1,076.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.42/2,161.03 = 1,076.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.42x = 2,161.03 × 1,076.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.42x = 2,326,162.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326,162.41/1,443.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.56

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