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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.03, 2,156.18 and 1,207.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.03, 2,156.18 and 1,207.45 is: 1,806.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.03 : 2,156.18 = 1,207.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.03/2,156.18 = 1,207.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.03x = 2,156.18 × 1,207.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.03x = 2,603,473.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,473.50/1,441.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.68

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