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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.28, 2,392.92 and 441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.28, 2,392.92 and 441 is: 661.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.28 : 2,392.92 = 441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.28/2,392.92 = 441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.28x = 2,392.92 × 441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.28x = 1,055,277.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,277.72/1,595.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.50

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