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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.14, 1,988.17 and 1,069.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.14, 1,988.17 and 1,069.03 is: 1,474.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.14 : 1,988.17 = 1,069.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.14/1,988.17 = 1,069.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.14x = 1,988.17 × 1,069.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.14x = 2,125,413.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125,413.38/1,441.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.81

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