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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.40, 2,162.57 and 949.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.40, 2,162.57 and 949.29 is: 1,421.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.40 : 2,162.57 = 949.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.40/2,162.57 = 949.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.40x = 2,162.57 × 949.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.40x = 2,052,893.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,893.22/1,444.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.28

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