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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.27, 1,989.17 and 812.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.27, 1,989.17 and 812.06 is: 1,120.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.27 : 1,989.17 = 812.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.27/1,989.17 = 812.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.27x = 1,989.17 × 812.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.27x = 1,615,325.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,325.39/1,441.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.77

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