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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.40, 2,161.72 and 1,201.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.40, 2,161.72 and 1,201.40 is: 1,798.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.40 : 2,161.72 = 1,201.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.40/2,161.72 = 1,201.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.40x = 2,161.72 × 1,201.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.40x = 2,597,090.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,090.41/1,444.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.04

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