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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.13, 1,989.29 and 937.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.13, 1,989.29 and 937.67 is: 1,294.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.13 : 1,989.29 = 937.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.13/1,989.29 = 937.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.13x = 1,989.29 × 937.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.13x = 1,865,292.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,292.87/1,441.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.33

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