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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441, 1,988.94 and 820.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441, 1,988.94 and 820.36 is: 1,132.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441 : 1,988.94 = 820.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441/1,988.94 = 820.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441x = 1,988.94 × 820.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441x = 1,631,646.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,646.82/1,441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.30

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