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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.27, 1,988.88 and 811.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.27, 1,988.88 and 811.83 is: 1,120.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.27 : 1,988.88 = 811.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.27/1,988.88 = 811.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.27x = 1,988.88 × 811.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.27x = 1,614,632.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,632.45/1,441.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.28

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