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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.20, 1,989.60 and 1,102.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.20, 1,989.60 and 1,102.44 is: 1,521.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.20 : 1,989.60 = 1,102.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.20/1,989.60 = 1,102.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.20x = 1,989.60 × 1,102.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.20x = 2,193,414.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193,414.62/1,441.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.94

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